In the 26th century, humanity faces an alien threat known as the Covenant. Halo weaves personal stories filled with action, adventure, and a rich vision of the future. The series is an independent story inspired by the video game franchise.
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Episode 1. Pablo Schreiber on Becoming the Master Chief
2022-03-24 · 22 min
Sydnee is joined by the Master Chief himself, Pablo Schreiber, Master Chief's highly advanced A.I., Cortana, and AEW professional wrestler Adam Cole.
Episode 2. Bokeem Woodbine on Soren, a Spartan Gone AWOL
2022-03-31 · 23 min
Host Sydnee Goodman takes viewers behind the scenes of Episode 2 ("Unbound") with actor Bokeem Woodbine, Director Otto Bathurst, as well as some lucky fans who got to attend the red carpet premiere.
Episode 3. Charlie Murphy Sheds Light on the Mystery of Makee
2022-04-07 · 25 min
On the latest installment, we dive into Episode 3, "Emergence." Here, host Sydnee Goodman talks with star Charlie Murphy (Makee). Plus, see how the show built one of its most impressive sets and meet some of the most passionate Halo fans…
Episode 4. Jen Taylor on Bringing Cortana to TV
2022-04-14 · 29 min
In the latest installment, host Sydnee Goodman welcomes Cortana herself, Jen Taylor! They discuss Jen's longtime role as Master Chief's fan-favorite A.I and how bringing the character to life on TV brought new challenges. Plus, get a…
Episode 5. Kate Kennedy on Kai's Rebellious Streak
2022-04-21 · 30 min
In this installment of Halo the Series: Declassified, host Sydnee Goodman talks with Kate Kennedy (Kai-125). Plus, behind the scenes of the sunts and weapons of Halo the Series and a look at the world's largest Halo collection.
Episode 6. Natascha McElhone on Dr. Halsey's Complex Moral Compass
2022-04-28 · 27 min
On this installment of Halo the Series: Declassified, host Sydnee Goodman is joined by star Natascha McElhone (Dr. Halsey) to explore the complicated nature of the doctor's work with the Spartans, what her questionable moral compass means…
Episode 7. Actress Yerin Ha Reflects on Kwan Ha's Epic Journey
2022-05-05 · 27 min
Host Sydnee Goodman chats with star Yerin Ha (Kwan Ha) about the Kwan-centric Episode 7 (“Inheritance”) and her character’s journey from average kid to freedom fighter. Plus, host of Star Trek’s The Ready Room, actor Wil Wheaton (Star…
Episode 8. Star Olive Gray Dissects the Ambition of Miranda Keyes
2022-05-12 · 32 min
Host Sydnee Goodman welcomes star Olive Gray (Dr. Miranda Keyes) to discuss their approach to a character that has complicated relationships with everyone around her. Plus, behind the scenes with Director Jonathan Liebesman, a cosplay…
Episode 9. Executive Producers on Season 1 and What Comes Next
2022-05-19 · 36 min
On the season finale installment of Halo the Series: Declassified, host Sydnee Goodman welcomes Executive Producer Kiki Wolfkill and Executive Producer/Showrunner Steven Kane to dive deep into all the big events, so far. Plus, enjoy a…
Episode 10. Creating the Costumes of Halo
2022-08-31 · 10 min
Production designer Giovanni Lipari shares the process of creating the look and feel of the planets within Halo: The Series. Then we walk through the Costume Department and see how these designs become a tactile reality.
Episode 11. The Weapons and Vehicles of Halo
2022-08-31 · 11 min
This episode explores the technical elements of the weapons and vehicles of Halo. Property Master, Andrew Orlando leads us through the process of crafting the iconic weapons of the Halo battlefield. Sophie Becher and Parádi Sándor Jr.…
Episode 12. Dissecting the Battle of Madrigal
2022-08-31 · 10 min
We go behind the scenes with Pablo Schreiber and Charlie Murphy to examine the explosive battle of Madrigal, the dynamic opening battle scene of Halo: The series.
Episode 13. Becoming Spartans
2022-08-31 · 8 min
Pablo Schreiber, Kate Kennedy, Natasha Culzac, Bentley Kalu and Bokeem Woodbine recount their memories of going through the Spartan bootcamp. Showrunners and directors join the cast to reveal the challenges and joys of portraying…
Episode 14. The Lake of Eternal Life: A Song from Halo’s Score
2022-08-31 · 3 min
Take a behind-the-scenes look at The Lake of Eternal Life, the ethereal song featured in Halo: The Series.
Episode 15. The World of Halo
2022-08-31 · 9 min
An inside conversation with the cast and showrunners of Halo as they break down how the world, story and characters of this sci-fi epic were brought to life. We will highlight story arcs, character insights and everything integral to the…
Episode 16. The Making of Cortana
2022-08-31 · 5 min
In this piece, we delve into the making of Cortana, the UNSC Artificial intelligence construct.
Episode 17. The Culture of the Covenant
2022-08-31 · 10 min
The writers and VFX team of Halo describe the process of bringing to life the various aliens that make up the Covenant. They also go in-depth on how the Sangheili language was developed for the show and how each performer learned to speak…
Episode 18. Adapting Halo
2022-08-31 · 13 min
The Halo: The Series production teams guide us through how VFX and practical set design was used to create the unique look and feel of each setting within the show.
Episode 19. Pablo Schreiber on Returning to Halo
2024-02-07 · 14 min
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Episode 20. Joseph Morgan And David Wiener On Season 2's New Additions
2024-02-07 · 15 min
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Episode 21. Natascha McElhone and Shabana Azmi Bring The Power
2024-02-14 · 13 min
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Episode 22. Protecting Reach With Danny Sapani And Bentley Kalu
2024-02-21 · 15 min
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Episode 23. Natasha Culzac And Bokeem Woodbine Reflect On Reach
2024-02-28 · 12 min
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Episode 24. Kate Kennedy And Cristina Rodlo Report For Duty
2024-03-06 · 13 min
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Episode 25. Jen Taylor and Charlie Murphy Reveal Halo Secrets
2024-03-13 · 15 min
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Episode 26. Fiona O'Shaughnessy and Kiki Wolfkill Discuss Season 2
2024-03-20 · 13 min
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Episode 27. Silver Team Returns
2024-07-23 · 3 min
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Episode 28. Kiki's Favorite Set: The Condor
2024-07-23 · 1 min
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Episode 29. Bringing the 26th Century to Life
2024-07-23 · 3 min
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Episode 30. A Visit to Luma Pictures
2024-07-23 · 5 min
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Episode 31. Building a Covenant Warship
2024-07-23 · 2 min
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Episode 32. Creating the Fall of Reach
2024-07-23 · 9 min
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Episode 33. House of Soren
2024-07-23 · 3 min
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Episode 34. Writing for Halo Season 2
2024-07-23 · 4 min
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Episode 35. Bigger & Better Props
2024-07-23 · 10 min
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Season 1
9 episodes · 2022
Episode 1. Contact
2022-03-24 · 59 min
In the year 2552, humans on the planet Madrigal have been fighting for independence from Earth, but a fatal encounter with the Alien Covenant complicates things. Master Chief John 117 and his super-soldier “Spartans” join the fight. After…
Episode 2. Unbound
2022-03-31 · 54 min
John takes Kwan to an old friend and learns more about the mystery object, which the Covenant and Makee are determined to steal. With the alien threat growing, Dr. Halsey has a plan to deal with John’s unpredictable behavior.
Episode 3. Emergence
2022-04-07 · 55 min
John meets his new partner, and he discovers secrets inside his own memory. Kwan wants to return to Madrigal to continue her people’s fight for independence, but Soren has other plans for her. Makee initiates her plan to retrieve the…
Episode 4. Homecoming
2022-04-14 · 55 min
Guided by his visions, John takes Halsey and Cortana back to where it all began, looking for answers from his past. With Soren along for protection, Kwan goes in search of an army. Meanwhile John’s behavior inspires another Spartan to…
Episode 5. Reckoning
2022-04-21 · 40 min
On the run and out of options, Kwan and Soren have a difference of opinion. With the possibility of finding the mysterious Halo on everyone’s minds, John makes a horrible discovery. And the war rears its ugly head.
Episode 6. Solace
2022-04-28 · 49 min
Survivors from battle return to Reach. John confronts Dr. Halsey, and the lies of his past. The new prisoner seems to know John better than he knows himself. Determined to understand more, John turns back to the mystery artifact, which…
Episode 7. Inheritance
2022-05-05 · 51 min
Kwan’s journey to uncover her family’s “true purpose” takes her deep into the deserts of Madrigal. Soren obsesses over unfinished business.
Episode 8. Allegiance
2022-05-12 · 48 min
John and Makee come to terms with their shared vision. Halsey has one last chance to save her mission, and herself. As things come to a head, everyone must choose a side.
Episode 9. Transcendence
2022-05-19 · 49 min
Beaten, battered, and betrayed, John 117 leads the Spartans on a suicide mission to find the Halo and save humanity. But at what price?
Season 2
8 episodes · 2024
In season two, Master Chief John-117 leads his team of elite Spartans against the alien threat known as the Covenant. In the wake of a shocking event on a desolate planet, John cannot shake the feeling that his war is about to change and risks everything to prove what no one else will believe – that the Covenant is preparing to attack humanity's greatest…
Episode 1. Sanctuary
2024-02-08 · 58 min
A deadly evacuation mission signals a shift in Master Chief's war with the Covenant. On Reach, a new regime takes the reins at FLEETCOM. John senses a looming threat close to home.
Episode 2. Sword
2024-02-08 · 47 min
John pushes Silver Team to its limit as he searches for missing Spartans; Kai worries about John's stability. Kwan finds the Rubble is a far more dangerous place in Soren's absence. Halsey seeks the identity of her captor.
Episode 3. Visegrad
2024-02-15 · 54 min
John and Silver Team embark on an unsanctioned mission. Laera, Kwan and Kessler must escape Soren's mutinous crew. Ackerson receives troubling intelligence from Cortana. The threat of an attack forces Ackerson to make an irrevocable…
Episode 4. Reach
2024-02-22 · 46 min
A Covenant assault threatens humanity's most important stronghold. John, Perez and Silver Team fight an overwhelming enemy. Adm. Keyes rallies the UNSC forces to make a stand. Halsey and Soren must work together to escape captivity.
Episode 5. Aleria
2024-02-29 · 62 min
In the aftermath of defeat, the survivors struggle to pick up the pieces. On the desolate planet of Aleria, John grapples with an unprecedented loss. Soren and Laera search for their missing son. Makee treads carefully as the Arbiter…
Episode 6. Onyx
2024-03-07 · 55 min
John seeks revenge on a secret ONI planet. Perez trains to become a new kind of soldier. Kai finds herself torn between her Spartan code and her loyalty to Master Chief. Makee turns to Cortana for help in her search for the Halo.
Episode 7. Thermopylae
2024-03-14 · 49 min
John-117 comes face to face with Makee. A revelation leads Ackerson to question his loyalties. Soren and Laera's relationship begins to fracture. Halsey, Kwan and Miranda work to solve a mystery.
Episode 8. Halo
2024-03-21 · 55 min
The climactic battle for the Halo begins. John makes a fateful choice. Soren and Kwan undertake a rescue mission. Halsey and Miranda unleash an ancient horror.
At first I had no hope for any series that would be spawned by 343 industries that had to do with Halo. In my opinion 343 industries was the downfall of the Halo series. When Bungie left Microsoft and gave Halo over to 343 industries, they turned the entire series into something that was just bland and unfeeling. As much as I loved Master Chief and playing as Master Chief, the heart of Halo died the moment Bungie turned the reins over to someone else.
So what I say that I had no hope for the series when it came to TV is saying the least and most decent way I can say that I knew it was going to be a steaming pile of shit.
Surprisingly though, the TV series really wasn't that bad. They skipped over some things, rushed a few things, and redefined a couple more but overall the series was as close to what Halo is that a TV series possibly could get.
Pablo Schreiber was a good choice for Master Chief. At first I couldn't get past the fact that I knew him as pornstash from Orange is the New Black. But after about the second episode I found myself feeling like he was more Master Chief than the master chief I knew in the game. The way he talked and carried himself throughout the entire series was the exact way Master Chief does throughout the entire game series. Even down to the way he held his gun, Pablo was perfect.
I particularly grew quite fond of Spartan 125 AKA Kai. From her pretty much picking up a warthog to taking on so many elites and standing up to the status quo, Kai was a badass.
Was a little disappointed in how they changed Commander Keyes and Miranda Keyes characters so much. Other than that the actors that they got to play both parts were very good. The actress that they got to play Halsey was tremendous and I am really pleased that they brought Jen back to voice Cortana.
The first Covenant you really see in this series is the elite. Now I think that their mouthpiece is a little smaller than what it is in the games but otherwise the elites looked brilliant.
Prophets they nailed those 100%.
And if you thought the Brutes were ugly in the game, wait till you see them in the TV show. And yes I still hate Brutes that much.
Jackels and grunts don't really make that make a huge appearance until the last episode but they were still done very well.
Sadly there's only one small scene with the hunters and basically all you see is their separate forms as worms and they are scattered and taking out all the Marines on a certain ship at Meekee's request.
If you Didn't know Halo lore, you wouldn't have recognized the hunters at all you probably would have just brushed over it but I recognized it and I was like "hey those are the hunters".
We only see the Halo ring when MeeKee or Master Chief are touching the artifacts and it's only for a brief moments but if that's what's to come in future episodes (if there are future episodes), then I think the HALO series is in good hands. Wait, Let me correct myself there... I think the Halo TV series is in good hands cuz 343 can fuck right off.
There's only one other thing I can say that I didn't like about the HALO series and that was the fact that Master Chief kind of went off character and lost his virginity as Cortana watched. That was something none of us needed to see. But not a lot of skin was shown in that scene so we'll give it a pass just because it wasn't an extra long sex scene that we didn't need.
Overall if you're a Halo fan, the TV series isn't that bad so give it a chance. We're not that far into the lore or the games so to speak that you couldn't see what you want to see from it .... there's so much more that's coming if they continue this series. We have Johnson to look forward to (hopefully), scarabs, the actual halo rings, the flood, and the forerunners. If they choose to continue the Halo TV series it could be huge. Let's just hope they decide to keep going...
Hope they finish the fight.
I really, REALLY wanted to like this one. I have been such a huge Halo fan since the first game. This is an example of a production company who liked the IDEA of the intellectual property, and had a complete disrespect and disdain for the CONTENT of the property. This felt nothing like Halo, and completely ignored the established franchise's history, lore, cannon, etc. Bad CGI, bad action sequences, and a completely underwhelming plot and actor performances. Again, I REALLY wanted to like this. After all of the production company interviews and announcements leading up to the premiere, stating that this series was "going to be its own thing," I anticipated about a 3 or 4/10 on the enjoyability meter. Solid 1.5/10 for me. Worse than even I expected. Waste of time. Why would you do this, Paramount?
I had hoped after season one we had seen the last of "Halo" the series.
In short and without wasting too much time, in this reviewers opinion, cringe worthy, woke nonsense, with a thin veneer of a sci fi series that looks and behaves nothing like the famous games franchise, it apes.
Only upside I can see is reasonable CGI.....
My advice, if you haven't already, watch the movies instead. Oh and play the games, they are great fun, with a story much better than this.
It could have been an a average sci-fi show but with the attachment of the halo name it just plunges this show to the bottom.
the writers intently ignore all the things that made halo fun, the lore, the action, and the stakes.
instead what we get is a space soap opera (and not a good one) with the halo name attached.
I know that this show is controversial to the die hard Halo fans, but I have to say, as someone who loves that universe, I really enjoyed this show! Putting a face to Masterchief was a little nerve racking at first, but it worked out. The action in this show is really great and reminds you of the games.
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