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Ahoy, No Cruise Ship Pranks! 'Jury Duty' Season 3 Probably Won't Set Sail

The hit Amazon prank franchise is officially returning for another round, but producers reportedly aren't heading to the high seas.

By Nina BrooksPublished Updated 2 min read

The wild world of *Jury Duty* isn't done pulling off elaborate hoaxes just yet. Amazon has officially greenlit a third season of the breakout hybrid comedy series, ensuring another unsuspecting mark will walk right into a meticulously staged fever dream. But if you were hoping the next batch of episodes would take the chaotic pranks to international waters, you might want to lower your anchor. Fresh off the grand reveal of *Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat*, where temp worker Anthony Norman finally discovered that his bizarre corporate getaway and the condiment brand "Rockin’ Grandma’s Hot Sauce" were completely fake, viewers began brainstorming wild concepts for what comes next. Naturally, a cruise ship prank seemed like a prime candidate for the show's signature brand of locked-in, location-based comedy.

Is Jury Duty season 3 taking place on a cruise ship?

Despite heavy fan speculation about taking the show to the high seas, reports indicate that a nautical setting is not on the horizon for the upcoming installment. Managing a multi-day hidden camera operation on a massive ocean liner poses extreme logistical nightmares that make the concept nearly impossible to pull off without spoiling the illusion. Executing a premise as delicate as *Jury Duty* requires absolute control over the surroundings. From the original fake legal proceedings to the phony corporate retreat, the production relies on dozens of actors, hidden cameras, and airtight cover stories. Introducing an unpredictable marine environment alongside thousands of real-world passengers would turn an already complex shooting schedule into total chaos.

Logo and promotional artwork for the comedy series Jury Duty
Logo and promotional artwork for the comedy series Jury Duty

What is the plot for Jury Duty season 3?

While the exact concept for the third chapter remains strictly under wraps, the show's creative minds have already proven they can pivot far beyond a standard courtroom. The smooth transition from civic obligation in the debut run to a fake hot sauce company retreat in the second outing proved that audiences love watching wholesome strangers navigate bizarre, highly specific social environments. Fans will have to stay tuned to discover where the producers decide to construct their next giant elaborate scam. Whether the upcoming mark ends up trapped at a strange wellness resort, a tech convention, or a fake local community board, one thing is guaranteed: another regular person is about to have their entire life turned inside out for our entertainment.

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People also ask

Is there going to be a Jury Duty Season 3?
Yes, Amazon has officially renewed the Emmy-nominated prank series for a third season.
Will Jury Duty Season 3 be set on a cruise ship?
No, despite popular fan theories, reports indicate the show will not take place on the open waters due to logistical challenges.