Peacock Orders Second Season of Jennifer Garner's 'Five-Star Weekend'
The drama drew 2.1 billion minutes watched and ranked among Nielsen’s top five streaming originals in its first two weeks, NBCUniversal said.
- Peacock renewed 'The Five Star Weekend' for a second season, cementing its status as the streamer's #1 scripted series of all time. The drama has accumulated 2.1 billion minutes watched since its July 9 premiere.
- Based on Elin Hilderbrand's 2023 novel, the series stars Jennifer Garner as Hollis Shaw, a food influencer who hosts a coastal getaway at her Nantucket home to overcome grief and reconnect with friends from different life stages.
- The cast features D'Arcy Carden, Regina Hall, Gemma Chan, and Chloë Sevigny alongside Garner. "Regina, Chloe, Gemma, D'Arcy and I have had the best time talking to people about 'The Five Star Weekend,'" Garner said.
- Series creator and executive producer Bekah Brunstetter expressed enthusiasm to "dig even further into these incredible characters." She noted writers are exploring new locations, potentially including a "ski idea" for future seasons.
- The Season 1 finale hinted at future destinations when character Brooke suggested an annual trip to Greece. Additionally, Hilderbrand's original novel features an epilogue set one year later with the group traveling to Italy.
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"Five Star Weekend" Renewed At Peacock
Peacock has renewed its recently launched Jennifer Garner-led drama TV series “The Five Star Weekend” for a second season. Though originally set as a limited series, creator Bekah Brunstetter has frequently indicated a desire to expand the story beyond the events of Elin Hilderbrand’s 2023 novel. She’s got her wish as NBCUniversal indicates that the series, which launched four weeks ago, has become Peacock’s most-watched scripted series of all t…
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