Peacock's 'The Five-Star Weekend' explores queer awakening and detailed set design

The Peacock series "The Five-Star Weekend" follows chef Hollis Shaw (Jennifer Garner) and her friends on a Nantucket retreat, centering on the character Brooke Kirtley, played by D'Arcy Carden. Carden says she felt an immediate connection to Brooke, describing the character’s journey toward self‑acceptance and her queer awakening, highlighted by a pivotal dance scene with a local guide.

Production designer Scott Dougan recreated the Nantucket‑inspired house on a Los Angeles soundstage, using photographs of the island’s ocean for a 180‑foot backdrop and furnishing the set with New England‑style décor. The detailed set work supports the series' coastal atmosphere and underscores key moments, such as the kitchen featuring a stand‑in dog for Hollis’s pet.

Both articles illuminate how the show blends character development, particularly Brooke’s evolving identity, with meticulous production design to convey the feeling of a genuine Nantucket getaway.