When It Premiered
The Five Star Weekend premiered July 9, 2026, with all eight episodes dropping at once on Peacock — timed just after the Fourth of July holiday to capture summer binge-watching audiences.
The Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Jennifer Garner | Hollis Shaw (lead, also executive producer) |
| D'Arcy Carden | Supporting |
| Gemma Chan | Supporting |
| Regina Hall | Supporting |
| Chloë Sevigny | Supporting |
| Timothy Olyphant | Supporting |
The wider cast includes Harlow Jane, Rob Huebel, David Denman, Josh Hamilton, West Duchovny, Judy Greer, Tory Devon Smith, Morrison Keddie, and Roberta Colindrez.
What It's About
Garner plays Hollis Shaw, a food blogger and cookbook author trying to rebuild her sense of self after the death of her husband. She invites friends from different eras of her life to a getaway on Nantucket — a trip that gradually surfaces decades of buried secrets among the group. The series is adapted from Elin Hilderbrand's 2023 bestselling novel of the same name, with Bekah Brunstetter (This Is Us) serving as showrunner.
Why It's Positioned as a Bigger Bet Than a Typical Summer Drama
Garner, who is both the lead and an executive producer on the project, has described it as a rare chance to play a story where "all of the characters are fully drawn" with "rich, difficult, complicated stories" — a description that lines up with the show's ensemble structure, where the plot is driven as much by the supporting cast's secrets as by Hollis's own arc.
The show fits into Peacock's broader strategy of investing in high-budget, female-led ensemble dramas that lean on the "summer beach read" aesthetic popularized by authors like Hilderbrand — using a bestselling source novel and a starry cast to anchor a new push into that genre.
Should You Watch It?
If you're looking for an easy, character-driven summer binge with a strong ensemble cast and a Nantucket setting, all eight episodes are already available to stream in one sitting — no need to wait week to week.
The Full Ensemble
Beyond Jennifer Garner's lead, the series leans on a deep supporting cast, which is central to its structure — the plot is driven as much by the friends' secrets as by Garner's character:
| Actor | Role type |
|---|---|
| Jennifer Garner | Hollis Shaw (lead + executive producer) |
| D'Arcy Carden, Gemma Chan, Regina Hall, Chloë Sevigny | The core friend group |
| Timothy Olyphant | Supporting |
| Judy Greer, David Denman, West Duchovny, Roberta Colindrez | Wider cast |
What the Show Is About
Garner plays Hollis Shaw, a food blogger and cookbook author rebuilding her sense of self after her husband's death. She invites friends from different eras of her life to a getaway on Nantucket — a trip that gradually surfaces decades of buried secrets. The series adapts Elin Hilderbrand's 2023 bestselling novel, with Bekah Brunstetter (This Is Us) as showrunner.
How to Watch
All eight episodes dropped at once on Peacock on July 9, 2026, timed just after the Fourth of July to capture summer binge audiences — so there is no week-to-week wait. The full-drop format fits the "beach read" tone the show is going for.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who stars in The Five Star Weekend?
Jennifer Garner leads as Hollis Shaw, alongside D'Arcy Carden, Gemma Chan, Regina Hall, Chloë Sevigny, and Timothy Olyphant, with Judy Greer and others in the wider cast.
Is The Five Star Weekend based on a book?
Yes — it adapts Elin Hilderbrand's 2023 bestselling novel of the same name.
Where can I watch The Five Star Weekend?
All eight episodes are streaming on Peacock, released together on July 9, 2026.