{
  "id": 187798,
  "title": "‘The Five Star Weekend’ Renewed for Season 2 at Peacock as Adaptation Cracks 2.1 Billion Minutes Viewed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/the-five-star-weekend-renewed-for-season-2-at-peacock-as-adaptation",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-05T18:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/the-five-star-weekend-renewed-season-2-peacock/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "The Jennifer Garner-led series ranks as the streamer's top scripted series of all time in overall reach The post ‘The Five Star Weekend’ Renewed for Season 2 at Peacock as Adaptation Cracks 2.1 Billion Minutes Viewed appeared first on TheWrap .",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "‘The Five Star Weekend’ Renewed for Season 2 After Becoming Peacock’s Most-Watched Scripted Series Ever",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/the-five-star-weekend-renewed-for-season-2-after-becoming-peacocks",
        "published": "2026-08-05T18:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "‘The Five Star Weekend’ Renewed For Season 2 By Peacock, See Which Actors Are Poised To Return",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/the-five-star-weekend-renewed-for-season-2-by-peacock-see-which",
        "published": "2026-08-05T18:00:21.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}