The Five-Star Weekend (TV series)

The Five-Star Weekend
Release poster
GenreDrama
Based on
The Five-Star Weekend
by Elin Hilderbrand
Developed byBekah Brunstetter
Starring
Music by
  • Jake Staley
  • Josh Kramon
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
  • Bekah Brunstetter
  • Sue Naegle
  • Ali Krug
  • Minkie Spiro
  • Jennifer Garner
  • Elin Hilderbrand
  • Beth Schacter
  • Merri D. Howard
ProducerTodd Copps
Cinematography
  • David Klein
  • Tari Segal
Editors
  • Robert Komatsu
  • Maura Corey
  • Bjørn T. Myrholt
  • Ryan Denmark
  • Nena Erb
Production companies
Original release
NetworkPeacock
ReleaseJuly 9, 2026 (2026-07-09) –
present

The Five-Star Weekend is an American drama television series based on the 2023 novel by Elin Hilderbrand. The series stars Jennifer Garner, Gemma Chan, D’Arcy Carden, Regina Hall, and Chloë Sevigny. It premiered on Peacock on July 9, 2026. It received positive reviews from critics. In August 2026, the series was renewed for a second season.

Premise

A food blogger, Hollis (Jennifer Garner) tries to combat the loss of her husband, Matthew (Josh Hamilton) by recreating a five-star weekend getaway at her house on Nantucket with four friends from different stages in her life: her childhood friend, Tatum (Chloë Sevigny), her college friend, Dru-Ann (Regina Hall), her motherhood friend, Brooke (D'Arcy Carden), as well as a woman, Gigi (Gemma Chan), whom she recently met online. As the five friends spend the weekend together, they mature in ways they could never imagine as boundaries are pushed and secrets are exposed.[1]

Cast and characters

Main

  • Jennifer Garner as Hollis Shaw, a renowned food influencer who is grieving the loss of her husband
  • Gemma Chan as Gigi Ling, a social media follower of Hollis's and a commercial airline pilot
  • D'Arcy Carden as Brooke Kirtley, Hollis's motherhood best friend who is struggling with her sexuality
  • Regina Hall as Dru-Ann Jones, Hollis's college best friend and a sports agent
  • Chloë Sevigny as Tatum McKenzie, Hollis's childhood best friend and a dry cleaners owner
  • Harlow Jane as Caroline Shaw, Hollis's daughter and college student
  • Timothy Olyphant as Jack, Hollis's first boyfriend when she was a teenager

Recurring

  • Josh Hamilton as Matthew Shaw, Hollis's late husband and Caroline's father who was a surgeon
  • David Denman as Kyle McKenzie, Tatum's husband
  • Henry Eikenberry as Dylan Leclaire, Aubrey's boyfriend and baby daddy
  • Judy Greer as Electra Undergrove, a former mom friend of Brooke
  • West Duchovny as Aubrey McKenzie, Tatum and Kyle's daughter
  • Rob Huebel as Charlie Kirtley, Brooke's husband and a corporate lawyer
  • Vella Lovell as Chelsea Lancaster, Hollis's publicist
  • P. J. Byrne as JB, Dru-Ann's boss
  • Zoe Renee as Posey Woodford, a high-profile client of Dru-Ann's who is a professional soccer player Angel City FC
  • Tory Devon Smith as John Mark, Gigi's best friend and a flight attendant
  • Morrison Keddie as Officer Teddy Cooper, a Nantucket police officer
  • Roberta Colindrez as Sunny, a Nantucket local tour guide and Brooke's love interest

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byTeleplay byOriginal release date
1"Friday: Arrivals"Minkie SpiroBekah BrunstetterJuly 9, 2026 (2026-07-09)
2"Friday Night: Pajama Dance Party"Minkie SpiroFernanda CoppelJuly 9, 2026 (2026-07-09)
3"Saturday Morning: Shopping in Town"Jennifer MorrisonMackenzie YeagerJuly 9, 2026 (2026-07-09)
4"Saturday Afternoon: The Spa"Jennifer MorrisonVivian BarnesJuly 9, 2026 (2026-07-09)
5"Saturday Night: Nice Dinner Out"Minkie SpiroAja GabelJuly 9, 2026 (2026-07-09)
6"Sunday Morning: Fun Surprise"Minkie SpiroBixby ElliotJuly 9, 2026 (2026-07-09)
7"Sunday Night: Make Your Own Pizza Party"Jennifer MorrisonBeth SchacterJuly 9, 2026 (2026-07-09)
8"Monday Morning: Departures"Jennifer MorrisonBekah Brunstetter & Isabella A. RodriguezJuly 9, 2026 (2026-07-09)

Production

Development

The series is an adaptation of the 2023 novel by Elin Hilderbrand, with Bekah Brunstetter developing, writing and executive producing the series. Beth Schacter also joined as an executive producer and writer. Sue Naegle and Ali Krug executive produce via Dinner Party Productions, with Hilderbrand also executive producing. The series is for studio Universal Content Productions, with which Dinner Party Productions has an overall deal.[2] Minkie Spiro also serves as an executive producer and director.[3] On August 5, 2026, Peacock renewed the series for a second season.[4]

Casting

Jennifer Garner is an executive producer and leads the cast.[5] In June 2025, Gemma Chan, D'Arcy Carden, Regina Hall, Chloë Sevigny, and Timothy Olyphant were cast as series regulars.[6][7][8][9][10] The cast also includes Harlow Jane as part of the starring cast, with David Denman, Josh Hamilton, and Rob Huebel to recur.[11] In July 2025, Judy Greer, West Duchovny, and Tory Devon Smith joined the cast in recurring capacities.[12] In August 2025, Henry Eikenberry and Roberta Colindrez were cast in recurring roles.[13]

Filming

Filming took place on a sound stage in Los Angeles in 2025[14][15] and in September 2025 on Nantucket.[16]

Release

The Five-Star Weekend premiered on Peacock on July 9, 2026.[3]

Reception

The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported an 90% approval rating based on 31 reviews, with an average of rated reviews of 6.6/10. The website's critics consensus reads, "The Five Star Weekend soothes and consoles the soul with a quintet of wonderful performances by seasoned actresses whose friendship and humor make viewers feel like one of the gals."[17] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 68 out of 100 based on 19 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[18]

References

  1. ↑ Nikfardjam, Desiree (January 28, 2025). "Jennifer Garner to star in Peacock series of another Nantucket-based Elin Hilderbrand book". Cape Cod Times. Archived from the original on January 29, 2025. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
  2. ↑ Otterson, Joe (June 9, 2025). "Chloë Sevigny Joins Jennifer Garner, Regina Hall in 'Five-Star Weekend' Peacock Series". Variety. Archived from the original on June 10, 2025. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
  3. 1 2 Patton, Tess (March 18, 2026). "Jennifer Garner-Led 'The Five Star Weekend' Series Sets Summer Premiere at Peacock | Photos". TheWrap. Archived from the original on March 18, 2026. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
  4. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (August 5, 2026). "The Five Star Weekend Renewed For Season 2 By Peacock, See Which Actors Are Poised To Return". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  5. ↑ Perez, Lexy (March 4, 2025). "From 'The Housemaid' to 'The Women in Cabin 10': Upcoming Book Adaptations in 2025". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on May 16, 2025. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
  6. ↑ Cordero, Rosy (June 6, 2025). "Regina Hall Joins Jennifer Garner In Peacock's 'The Five-Star Weekend'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 25, 2025. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  7. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (June 9, 2025). "Chloë Sevigny Joins Peacock Series 'The Five-Star Weekend'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 9, 2025. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
  8. ↑ Otterson, Joe (June 20, 2025). "Timothy Olyphant Joins 'Five-Star Weekend' Peacock Series (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on June 20, 2025. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
  9. ↑ Otterson, Joe (June 10, 2025). "Gemma Chan Joins 'Five-Star Weekend' Series at Peacock". Variety. Archived from the original on June 11, 2025. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
  10. ↑ Cordero, Rosy (June 11, 2025). "D'Arcy Carden Joins Peacock Drama 'The Five-Star Weekend'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 11, 2025. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
  11. ↑ Cordero, Rosy (June 24, 2025). "Harlow Jane Joins Peacock's 'The Five-Star Weekend' Among 4 Newly Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 24, 2025. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
  12. ↑ Otterson, Joe (July 2, 2025). "'Five-Star Weekend' Peacock Series Casts Judy Greer, West Duchovny, Tory Devon Smith (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on July 3, 2025. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
  13. ↑ Cordero, Rosy (August 1, 2025). "Henry Eikenberry & Roberta Colindrez Round Out Cast Of Peacock's 'The Five-Star Weekend'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 1, 2025. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
  14. ↑ Roberts, Sarah (August 6, 2025). "Vote on "Five Star Weekend" filming postponed to Aug. 20". The Inquirer and Mirror. Archived from the original on August 12, 2025. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
  15. ↑ Allen, Bailey. "Filming of TV show based on Elin Hilderbrand novel wants to begin on Nantucket in September". Cape Cod Times. Archived from the original on August 10, 2025. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
  16. ↑ Roberts, Sarah (October 6, 2025). "Hilderbrand's "Five Star Weekend" filming wraps up on island". The Inquirer and Mirror. Archived from the original on March 19, 2026. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
  17. ↑ "The Five-Star Weekend: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved July 15, 2026.
  18. ↑ "The Five-Star Weekend: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
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