Five women, one Nantucket weekend, and enough secrets to change their friendships forever.
2026
Drama
8 episodes
TheNextHint Score
8.6
8.6 / 10
Overview
The Five Star Weekend gathers Jennifer Garner, Regina Hall, Gemma Chan, D'Arcy Carden, and Chloë Sevigny for a drama focused on characters, set over a busy weekend in Nantucket. Garner takes the role of Hollis Shaw, a food celebrity whose life is turned upside down after her husband dies. Wanting to cope with her grief and find herself again, she asks four women from different periods of her life to come stay at her house.
The weekend gives the group lots of time to reconnect, yet it also draws hidden problems out into the open. Friendships get tested, personal choices become harder to dodge, and Hollis must face parts of her life that she has tried to keep under control. All eight episodes of the series were released at once for binge-watching on July 9, 2026.
Quick Verdict
The Five Star Weekend focuses on relationships instead of quick plot twists. It should attract viewers who like group dramas about friendship, family, grief, and starting over. Its main appeal comes from a strong female cast, a Nantucket setting, and several connected character stories.
The Five Star Weekend is a 2026 American drama miniseries, adapted from Elin Hilderbrand’s 2023 novel with the same title. Jennifer Garner plays Hollis Shaw, a well-known cook, bestselling author, and food personality whose tightly controlled life starts to unravel after her husband dies unexpectedly. As she deals with grief and the rising pressure of her public image, Hollis arranges an elaborate weekend at her home in Nantucket.
She invites women who have been part of her life at different times: Brooke Kirtley, Gigi Ling, Dru-Ann Jones, and Tatum McKenzie. What starts as a luxurious escape slowly turns into an emotionally tangled reunion as old friendships, personal secrets, relationship troubles, and unresolved feelings come to the surface.
Set against the coastal backdrop of Nantucket, the eight-episode series blends relationship drama, friendship, family struggles, grief, and lighter moments. The cast features D’Arcy Carden, Gemma Chan, Regina Hall, Chloë Sevigny, Harlow Jane, and Timothy Olyphant.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Five Star Weekend about?
After a devastating loss, best-selling cook Hollis Shaw (Jennifer Garner) decides to host a weekend at her Nantucket house with friends (Regina Hall, Chloë Sevigny, D'Arcy Carden and Gemma Chan) from different points of her life in the adaptation of Elin Hilderbrand's book of the same name.
Who created, wrote, or directed The Five Star Weekend?
Created by different points of her life in the adaptation of Elin Hilderbrand's book of the same name
Is The Five Star Weekend based on a book?
Yes. The series is based on Elin Hilderbrand’s 2023 novel The Five-Star Weekend. Bekah Brunstetter developed the television adaptation.
How many episodes are in The Five Star Weekend?
Season 1 has eight episodes. Peacock released all eight episodes on July 9, 2026.
Who plays Hollis Shaw?
Jennifer Garner plays Hollis Shaw, the central character who organizes the Nantucket weekend after experiencing a devastating loss.
Story — Spoiler Free
After her husband dies, Hollis Shaw tries to take charge of her life again by planning a big weekend at her home in Nantucket. She asks women from various points in her past to come, hoping the reunion will help her move on. But the get-together brings old memories, personal struggles, relationship troubles, and surprising secrets out into the open. As the weekend goes on, the women must figure out what they truly want from their friendships and from their lives.
8.6
TheNextHint Score
8.6 / 10
The Five Star Weekend focuses on relationships instead of quick plot twists. It should attract viewers who like group dramas about friendship, family, grief, and starting over. Its main appeal comes from a strong female cast, a Nantucket setting, and several connected character stories.
Rating breakdown
Story
8.4
Acting
9.0
Direction
8.2
Visuals
8.8
Sound
8.4
Entertainment
8.6
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Bekah Brunstetter, Sue Naegle, Ali Krug, Minkie Spiro, Jennifer Garner, Elin Hilderbrand, Beth Schacter, Merri D. Howard, Vivian Barnes, Todd Copps
Writer
Bekah Brunstetter, Fernanda Coppel, Mackenzie Yeager, Vivian Barnes, Aja Gabel, Bixby Elliot, Beth Schacter, Isabella A. Rodriguez
Cast
Jennifer Garner, D'Arcy Carden, Gemma Chan, Regina Hall, Chloë Sevigny, Harlow Jane, West Duchovny, Timothy Olyphant, Josh Hamilton, David Denman, Judy Greer, Vella Lovell, Rob Huebel, P.J. Byrne, Henry Eikenberry, Roberta Colindrez
Music
Jake Staley, Josh Kramon
Cinematography
David Klein, Tari Segal
Studio
Peacock
Distributor
Peacock / NBCUniversal
Production Company
Dinner Party Productions, Universal Content Productions (UCP), Taco Night Productions, Universal Global Television
A successful cook and best-selling author dealing with grief after her husband's death.
D'Arcy Carden
as
Brooke Kirtley
One of Hollis's longtime friends.
Gemma Chan
as
Gigi Ling
One of the women invited to Hollis's Nantucket weekend.
Regina Hall
as
Dru-Ann Jones
Hollis's friend whose professional and personal problems become part of the weekend's drama.
Chloë Sevigny
as
Tatum McKenzie
One of Hollis's friends, carrying her own difficult personal concerns.
Harlow Jane
as
Caroline Shaw
Hollis's daughter.
West Duchovny
as
Aubrey
A member of Tatum's family circle.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
8 episodes July 9, 2026Completed
In Season 1, Hollis tries to deal with a painful loss by gathering four women from different parts of her life for a well-planned weekend in Nantucket. What starts as a fancy getaway slowly reveals troubles with relationships, family, careers, health, grief, and identity. Across eight episodes, the group goes from uneasy reunions and kept secrets to more honest talks and hard choices. By the time the weekend ends, Hollis and the women understand more clearly what they need to change and what they want to keep.
1Friday: Arrivals
48 min July 9, 2026
After a devastating loss, Hollis decides to host a five-star weekend at her Nantucket home.
2Friday Night: Pajama Dance Party
44 min July 9, 2026
The women try to get Hollis to confront her grief while Gigi questions why she came and Tatum receives news from her doctor.
3Saturday Morning: Shopping in Town
36 min July 9, 2026
Tension grows during a shopping trip as Dru's professional problems become more serious and friendships develop.
4Saturday Afternoon: The Spa
42 min July 9, 2026
A planned spa day becomes complicated when personal histories and unexpected tensions emerge.
5Saturday Night: Nice Dinner Out
40 min July 9, 2026
The group goes out for dinner while Brooke experiments with a new identity and Hollis discovers Caroline's secret.
6Sunday Morning: Fun Surprise
37 min July 9, 2026
Brooke's marriage troubles follow her to Nantucket, while the group rallies around Hollis.
7Sunday Night: Make Your Own Pizza Party
37 min July 9, 2026
A storm approaches as the women finally begin opening up, while Caroline and Gigi grow closer.
8Monday Morning: Departures
45 min July 9, 2026
The women face major life decisions as Gigi tells Hollis the full story and Hollis learns the truth about Matthew.
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