Jennifer Garner's new limited series has become one of the summer's biggest streaming hits, and it did it quietly.
The Five-Star Weekend debuted on Peacock on July 9, 2026, and within a week had claimed the number one spot on the platform. According to Collider, the show has rarely slipped from that position since. It is also topping the charts on Binge in Australia and trending in the top 10 on HBO Max across multiple Asian territories.
The series is based on Elin Hilderbrand's 2023 bestselling novel and was developed by Bekah Brunstetter, who also worked on This Is Us. The eight-episode drama is set on Nantucket and follows a woman whose planned getaway takes an unexpected direction, drawing in themes of family, friendship, and self-discovery.
Critics have responded warmly. The show holds an 89% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 28 reviews, with many describing it as the ideal summer escape watch. Audience scores sit at 70%, with some viewers poking fun at its soapy tone while still enjoying it.
The cast extends well beyond Garner. Gemma Chan, D'Arcy Carden, Regina Hall, and Chloë Sevigny all appear in lead female roles, while Timothy Olyphant, Josh Hamilton, and Judy Greer also appear in the series.
The show launched during a crowded summer that included the FIFA 2026 World Cup and a packed slate of new films and returning series competing for viewer attention.
