# The Five-Star Weekend streams record, Sky launch, renewed > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/jennifer-garners-five-star-weekend-streaming > Updated: 2026-08-05T18:00:00.000Z. Sources: 60. Developments: 11. The eight‑episode limited series “The Five‑Star Weekend,” adapted from Elin Hilderbrand’s 2023 novel, premiered on Peacock on July 9, 2026. Starring Jennifer Garner as food‑influencer Hollis Shaw, the drama follows her grief‑filled Nantucket retreat with four friends. The show logged more than 1 billion minutes in its first week, becoming Peacock’s most‑watched original scripted series and ranking among Nielsen’s top‑five streaming titles; it also generated over 13 million social video views and earned a 90 % Rotten Tomatoes approval rating. Sky released all episodes for streaming on Sky X and broadcast on Sky Atlantic beginning 25 July, extending the series to UK audiences. Showrunner Bekah Brunstetter disclosed that the adaptation deepens the novel’s twists—bringing a central affair to light earlier and adding a queer awakening storyline for Brooke (D’Arcy Carden). Production designer Scott Dougan recreated the Nantucket house on a Los Angeles soundstage, emphasizing coastal atmosphere. In early August 2026, Peacock announced a Season 2 renewal, citing 2.1 billion minutes viewed in the first two weeks and plans to expand the story beyond the original novel. Brunstetter said she now envisions a multi‑season arc with new locations. Around the same time, Garner posted an Instagram photo of a diamond ring, sparking speculation about a possible engagement to longtime partner John Miller, though it did not affect the series’ renewal. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-05: Peacock renews Jennifer Garner's 'The Five Star Weekend' for Season 2 Peacock has renewed Jennifer Garner‑led series 'The Five Star Weekend' for a second season after it became the platform’s most‑watched scripted show with over 2 billion minutes streamed; Garner’s Instagram ring 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peacock-renews-the-five-star-weekend-for-season-2 ### 2026-07-25: Jennifer Garner discusses friendships forged on new series “The Five Star Weekend” Jennifer Garner says real friendships formed off‑camera during the making of her new drama “The Five Star Weekend,” which premieres on Sky and WOW on 25 July. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jennifer-garner-discusses-friendships-forged-on-new-series-the-five-star-weekend ### 2026-07-21: Jennifer Garner's New Sky Series 'The Five Star Weekend' Premieres July 25 Sky’s eight‑part drama “The Five Star Weekend,” starring Jennifer Garner as grieving food‑blogger Hollis Shaw, debuts 25 July on Sky. Set on Nantucket, it follows her weekend with four friends, featuring Regina 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jennifer-garner-leads-the-five-star-weekend-series-debut-on-sky ### 2026-07-17: Jennifer Garner praises Ben Affleck as supportive co‑parent in new interview Jennifer Garner said Ben Affleck is an “incredible co‑parent,” noting their older children allow her more freedom for work trips. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jennifer-garner-praises-ben-affleck-as-supportive-coparent-in-new-interview ### 2026-07-16: Peacock's 'The Five Star Weekend' Sets Streaming Record with Over 1 Billion Minutes Watched Peacock's drama *The Five Star Weekend*, starring Jennifer Garner, logged more than 1 billion viewing minutes its first week, becoming the platform’s most‑watched scripted series and a top‑5 Nielsen streaming t 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peacocks-the-five-star-weekend-premieres-streams-over-1-billion-minutes-in-first-week ### 2026-07-14: The Five Star Weekend series praised as cast builds deep bond; Garner films thanks to Affleck co‑parenting The Five Star Weekend series receives praise as its five‑woman cast quickly bonded on set, while Jennifer Garner was able to film thanks to co‑parenting support from ex‑husband Ben Affleck. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-five-star-weekend-series-praised-as-cast-builds-deep-bond-garner-films-thanks-to-affleck-coparen ### 2026-07-13: Peacock's 'The Five-Star Weekend' explores queer awakening and detailed set design Peacock's 'The Five-Star Weekend' highlights D'Arcy Carden's portrayal of Brooke's queer awakening and features a Los Angeles‑built Nantucket‑style set. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peacocks-the-five-star-weekend-explores-queer-awakening-and-detailed-set-design ### 2026-07-11: Jennifer Garner explores grief and food culture in new series The Five‑Star Weekend Jennifer Garner plays a grieving food blogger in The Five‑Star Weekend, a series set in Nantucket that blends cooking, friendship and reflections on modern food culture. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jennifer-garner-explores-grief-and-food-culture-in-new-series-the-fivestar-weekend ### 2026-07-11: Showrunner Bekah Brunstetter Explains Key Changes in Peacock's 'The Five‑Star Weekend' Adaptation Peacock's 'The Five‑Star Weekend' adapts Hilderbrand's novel, with showrunner Bekah Brunstetter detailing deeper storytelling, early reveal of Gigi's affair, and plans for more seasons. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peacocks-the-five-star-weekend-showrunner-details-book-to-screen-changes ### 2026-07-09: Jennifer Garner Stars in Peacock's New Series “The Five‑Star Weekend” Peacock’s new series The Five‑Star Weekend, starring Jennifer Garner as grieving food influencer Hollis Shaw, debuted July 9. The eight‑episode adaptation of Elin Hilderbrand’s novel follows a weekend reunion‑t 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jennifer-garners-the-five-star-weekend-available-on-peacock ### 2026-07-06: Jennifer Garner's New Series 'The Five Star Weekend' Premieres on Peacock Jennifer Garner stars in and produces the Peacock limited series ‘The Five Star Weekend’, premiering in early July with eight episodes about a grieving food influencer’s weekend retreat. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jennifer-garners-new-series-the-five-star-weekend-premieres-on-peacock --- Cite as: The Five-Star Weekend streams record, Sky launch, renewed. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/jennifer-garners-five-star-weekend-streaming