Peacock's New 91%-Rated Show Is a Therapeutic Gem for Those Who Miss a Vacation by the Sea

All eight episodes of The Five-Star Weekend, a vacation dramedy based on Elin Hilderbrand's bestselling novel of the same name and centered on the vicissitudes of female friendship, have been released on Peacock.

The series is the perfect escapist project for anyone dreaming of the sea, sun, and carefree weekends – it's a therapeutic journey that will leave you eager to pack your bags.

What Is 'The Five-Star Weekend' About?

The main character is Hollis Shaw, a successful food blogger who recently lost her husband in a car accident. In an attempt to cope with her grief, she invites four longtime friends to her country home on the picturesque island of Nantucket.

Each guest represents a different stage of Hollis' life, and all of them mean a lot to her. However, not all of the women get along – during their beach vacation, old secrets and grudges are revealed.

The guests include Tatum, the blunt but kindhearted owner of a dry cleaner, Dru-Ann, a sports agent whose career is hanging by a thread due to cyberbullying, Brooke, who has learned of her husband's infidelity, and Gigi, a longtime follower of Hollis' who is hiding a secret.

'The Five-Star Weekend' Is a Show About Female Friendship That Has a Therapeutic Atmosphere

The Five-Star Weekend is a series aimed primarily at a female audience. Many of the issues that the characters face will resonate with female viewers, including topics such as menopause, the decision to get bangs, financial problems, and the fear of loneliness.

Jennifer Garner's character, Hollis, is particularly powerful and well-thought: she is a woman trying to cope with grief through perfectionism and control.

The other cast members are also excellent: the hilarious and down-to-earth D'Arcy Carden will surely be relatable to many viewers, and Chloë Sevigny plays the most complex character of the five.

Nantucket, With Its Picturesque Scenery, Almost Becomes a Character in Its Own Right

The picturesque setting certainly works in the miniseries' favor – the charming island, with its historic mansions, cobblestone streets, and luxury yachts, makes you want to stay with the show longer.

Occasionally, the creators take us inside the mansion so the characters can enjoy white wine and fresh oysters. There's plenty of delicious food and beautiful drinks onscreen – Hollis is a professional chef, and the spectacular presentation of dishes is part of her routine.

Fans of talky projects will enjoy the show, as almost all of the screen time is filled with dialogue between the main characters. Three days pass over the course of eight 40-minute episodes, so by the final episode, you truly feel like you're part of this colorful group.

You'll be invited to a luxurious island where you can wake up in a two-story oceanfront mansion, escape your problems at a massage parlor, and drown your sorrows in expensive wine.

What Did Critics & Viewers Think of 'The Five-Star Weekend'?

• The Five-Star Weekend has 91% from critics and 69% from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes.

• On IMDb, the series has a score of 7.2/10.