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‘Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat’ Review: Amazon’s Comedy-Reality-Hoax Hybrid Returns for a Sweeter, Blander Second Season

What happened

Amazon's reality hoax show 'Jury Duty' has returned with a second season called 'Company Retreat.' The new season follows the same format where an unsuspecting person believes they're in a real situation while surrounded by actors. This time, instead of jury duty, the premise involves a temp job at a fictional hot sauce company called 'Rockin' Grandma's.' Critics are reviewing whether the show can replicate its original success.

Why people care

The first season of Jury Duty was a breakout hit that seemed impossible to recreate, with its unique blend of reality TV and elaborate hoax. The show's premise of putting one real person in completely fake scenarios with professional actors created a new subgenre that had people questioning whether lightning could strike twice.

The takes

Enthusiasts say

The show has successfully done the impossible by recreating its original magic with an even more hilarious concept. The new season is joyously delightful and proves the format can work beyond its original jury duty setting.

Critics say

While the second season is sweeter and more endearing, it's also blander than the original. The company retreat premise, though workable, doesn't quite capture the lightning-in-a-bottle energy of the first season's courthouse setting.

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