‘The Five Star Weekend’ Renewed for Season 2 After Becoming Peacock’s Most-Watched Scripted Series Ever
“The Five Star Weekend” has been renewed for a second season at Peacock. Based on Elin Hilderbrand’s 2023 novel of the same name, the drama series stars Jennifer Garner as Hollis Shaw, a famous cook and author who is grieving her late husband. The official series description reads, “Unable to move forward, the death starts […]
Peacock has announced that the popular adaptation series, "The Five Star Weekend," will be returning for a second season. The renewal comes after the show achieved remarkable success, ranking as the streamer's No. 1 scripted series overall with an impressive 2.1 billion minutes viewed. The Jennifer Garner-led series is also among the top five streaming originals during its debut weeks, according to Nielsen data.
The story, based on Elin Hilderbrand's bestselling novel, follows Hollis Shaw as she navigates grief by inviting three friends from her past and a surprise guest for a rejuvenating retreat. The show's creator, Bekah Brunstetter, expressed excitement about the possibility of a multi-season arc featuring the original cast, potentially including a new "fifth star" in a different location.
The series has resonated with audiences, who have embraced the story of friendship and reconnecting with loved ones.
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