See Temp Get Way in Over His Head in ‘Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat’ Trailer
Rolling Stone
by Kory GrowFebruary 26, 2026
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The trailer for *Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat*, a mockumentary-style series premiering on Prime Video next month, offers a chaotic glimpse into the fictional hot-sauce company Rockin’ Grandmas. The show follows Anthony Norman, a new temp employee who unwittingly becomes entangled in the bizarre and increasingly absurd world of his coworkers, all of whom are actors. As Norman navigates the strange dynamics of the workplace, he finds himself defending the company against an impending takeover by a mysterious red-haired corporate entity. The series promises to deliver cringe comedy and surreal scenarios, similar to its predecessor *Jury Duty*, which was nominated for four Emmys.
The trailer opens with Norman taking a temp job at Rockin’ Grandmas Hot Sauce, a company on the brink of change. The CEO is retiring, leaving his clueless son to take over. The son, who affects a Jamaican patois despite being white and blows vape out of one nostril, adds to the mix of absurdity. Things escalate during a company retreat, where employees participate in a talent contest featuring ASMR performances and other quirky acts. Meanwhile, a rival company with all red-haired employees arrives, hinting at a takeover that Norman fiercely opposes.
The series, created by Jordan Blum and Ben Pluchino, leans into the mockumentary format to explore themes of corporate culture, absurdity, and office politics through humor and satire. The trailer highlights the dynamic between Norman, an outsider, and the eccentric cast of characters who push the boundaries of believability. As with *Jury Duty*, the show aims to highlight the strange and uncomfortable truths about human behavior in group settings.
The first three episodes will drop on March 20, followed by additional installments on March 27 and April 3. The series not only serves as a comedic commentary on workplace culture but also taps into the growing trend of mockumentaries and satirical comedies in streaming
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Originally published on Rolling Stone on 2/26/2026