• The Five Star Weekend, based on the book by Elin Hilderbrand, follows a grieving cooking influencer as she takes her friends on a weekend getaway to Nantucket.
• A story of female friendship, resilience and grief, each of the friends tackle their own issues as they spend the weekend in each others’ company.
• The show boasts an all-star cast led by Jennifer Garner, alongside Chloe Sevigny, D’Arcy Carden, Regina Hall and Gemma Chan.
• First launched in July 2026 as a limited series, the show became so successful it was renewed for a season 2, though the release date is to be confirmed.

In The Five Star Weekend, famed cook and influencer Hollis Shaw finds herself at a loss when a devastating loss upends her perfect life.

Well-known for her taste and friendly nature, to most on the outside of her bubble she appears to have it all. But as she struggles to come to terms with the death, Hollis finds her carefully curated life slowly falling apart at the seams.

Soon, she’s forced to reevaluate everything – including her marriage, her relationship with her daughter, and her friends, as well as her need for validation among the fans that admire her.

Heading off on a mission of self-discovery, Hollis hosts a getaway with her loved ones in Nantucket. Among the guests are three of her closest friends – all of whom met her in different phases of her life.

But when a surprise fifth visitor makes an appearance, Hollis is forced to confront her past to lay the groundwork for her future.

Lucy Criddle, Director of Acquisitions & Strategic Projects, Sky said of the acquisition: "We're delighted to be bringing this glossy, character‑led drama to our Sky and NOW audiences this summer, based on the best-selling novel of the same name. With an ensemble cast, led by Jennifer Garner, it is the perfect addition to our slate"

Launching in July 2026 as a limited series, The Five Star Weekend was renewed for season 2 by August due to its success in the US – with the series becoming streaming service Peacock’s No.1 scripted series of all time in overall reach, with 2.1billion watch minutes clocked in less than a month.

The Five Star Weekend runs for a total of eight episodes.

And there’s more to come, as season 2 was confirmed by Peacock in August 2026!

Lead actress Jennifer Garner said of the renewal (via Deadline): “Regina, Chloe, Gemma, D’Arcy and I have had the best time talking to people about Five Star Weekend. We’re so happy you love it as much as we loved making it for you.

“If you’re curious about what’s going to happen next, imagine how we feel! We’re grateful to Elin, Bekah, our producers, directors and Peacock for hosting the ultimate girls’ weekend that will be season two.”

An episode run count for season two is yet to be confirmed, with more details set to follow in the upcoming months.

The leading cast of The Five Star Weekend is:

• Jennifer Garner (Alias, The Last Thing He Told Me) as Hollis Shaw

• Chloë Sevigny (American Horror Story, Big Love) as Tatum McKenzie

• Regina Hall (One Battle After Another, Scary Movie) as Dru-Ann Jones

• Gemma Chan (Crazy Rich Asians, Humans) as Gigi Ling

• D'Arcy Carden (A League of Their Own, The Good Place) as Brooke Kirtley

• Harlow Jane (Texas Rising, She Came to Me) as Caroline Shaw

• Timothy Olyphant (Santa Clarita Diet, Justified) as Jack

They are joined by the following in recurring roles:

• David Denman (The Office US, Mare of Easttown) as Kyle McKenzie

• Josh Hamilton (The Walking Dead, The Last Thing He Told Me) as Matthew

• Rob Huebel (The Sex Lives of College Girls, Running Point) as Charlie Kirtley

• Judy Greer (Kidding, Arrested Development) as Electra

• West Duchovny (Painkiller, Saint X) as Aubrey

• Tory Devon Smith (The Coup, Zac and Mia) as John Mark

• Henry Eikenberry (Lisa Frankenstein, The Crowded Room) as Dylan Leclaire

• Roberta Colindrez (A League of Their Own, Vida) as Sunny

New cast members are expected to be announced for season two. We will update when we know more!

The Five Star Weekend has been rated as 15 for the overall series, meaning it has been deemed suitable for more mature audiences.

This is due to the show containing:

• Use of profanity
• Discussions of a sexual nature
• Use of illicit substances (specifically cannabis gummies)
• Themes of grief that some may find upsetting
• Themes of infidelity that may be considered unsuitable for younger audiences

The Five Star Weekend season one is available to watch in full now on Sky Atlantic.

You can also stream the series on NOW, and it airs on Peacock in the US.