Halo, Season 1

I’m a massive fan of the games and have been since the original release. This program for me really captures the feel of the game very, very well but adds it’s own spin to events preceding the games. I think that they did an excellent job.

Roundly hated and derided by the vast majority of fans and non-fans alike. Beware of the early 5 star reviews on shows that always seem to turn up on movies and shows no matter how bad they are. The 5-star reviews here do no represent the majority of opinion, as always. It’s been widely panned by professional reviews, too. Hopefully, the writers listen to fans, actually play or research the game more to see what people loved about the game’s story and characters. That’s just common sense and non-fans would enjoy a good story, too. But it requires good writing.

For context I have never played a Halo game so I am coming to this series with no preconceptions or bias. The series is fine if a little slow. The actors are alright apart from the guy playing Master Chief who is so devoid of charisma and personality that he could get killed off and it wouldn’t bother me at all. The CGI is a little… off at times, especially with Cortana who is very cartoonish. I get it may be to please the fans of the games but it doesn't fit in the series aesthetic well. I have to say its worth a watch but the series is out of order on Itunes with episode 8 placed as episode 5. Not sure why it hasn’t been corrected yet because I can’t be the first person to notice this. Give it a bash… its a but of fluff to watch without having to engage your brain. Good lazy Sunday sci fi.

Ignore the hardcore minority Halo game fans who are crying rivers and bashing this series. I’ve been playing the Halo games since the beginning and I loved this show. Yes it changes a few bits and pieces here and there from the games but so what? The story and the production values are every bit as good as other top notch sci fi TV. ##Newsflash## This wasn’t made just for a small section of hardcore halo gamers. This series has to appeal to a wider audience if it’s to be successful therefore things had to change.

The series is non canon and completely butchers the Lore, next to nothing in the series is accurate to the games or books. The people who made this admitted they never played the games or read the books, and didn’t make it for the Halo fans. The halo games sold well due to the great story but paramount decided to change everything, they kept the name and the aesthetics but none of the main characters or what happened are the same as the game. this show was made because of Halo fans like myself asking for a halo film or show for over a decade, and when they make it they betray the existing fan base and provide nothing but disappointment.

This show is so well made - impressive effects, a moving score, and beautifully acted. I have not played the Halo games that much so I came into this without having an in-depth knowledge of the lore. That didn’t matter as I was easily able to follow the story and was gripped by the end of the first episode. The actor playing Master Chief “John” is superb and plays the character in a very understated and subtle manner that makes him very compelling. I can’t wait for the next series.

I watched this brilliant series on Paramount + and it’s so brilliant.Great special effects and great stories and a brilliant cast.I love the Halo games and I really love this great series too.Made in conjunction with Stephen Spielberg’s Amblin.I’m going to get this in HD cos it’s truly spectacular Science Fiction.