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8/10
Solid Sci-fi Series
Supermanfan-133 April 2024
I never played the Halo games so I didn't really know what to expect but I have to say I really liked it. First off, Pablo Schreiber is such an underrated actor and does an excellent job in almost everything he does and he's great as the lead here. It seems that most of the people who don't like it is because it's not exactly like the video game. These shows need to be adapted for tv so there going to be a little different. Most people don't read the source material and don't care but I guess some of the ones who do know it do mind. As long as it's entertaining I've never cared if they change it up a little. This story is well written, the acting is good, and there's plenty of action and drama to keep you interested throughout the series. I absolutely recommend this to anyone who's a fan of sci-fi or action.
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8/10
Entertaining
Rob13313 April 2024
I actually enjoyed Halo a lot more than I thought I would. It's based off a video game about an enhanced super soldier they call Master Chief and his team as they defend humanity from Aliens and it takes place in the 26th Century. The special effects stand out as you can tell they put a lot of money into the show. It may start a little slow for some while it builds it world and it's characters but I found it extremely entertaining. It may get a little complicated for some of you who don't pay close attention though. I enjoyed this show so much that I binged the entire first two seasons over a weekend so I'm really looking forward to them making a few more seasons.
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10/10
Great Sci_fi Series
yamydurt29 March 2024
Action packed and fast moving well worth watching. Only criticisms are the petrol cars and stretchers for patient's being carried. Otherwise the characters are easy identified especially the evil ones.. Really enjoyed watching the first series and looking forward to the next one. Hoping that they make a 3rd series. Recommend that you watch especially if you enjoy this genre. Never played the game so don't know how will it compares. Sure if you action and good acting you will be watching to see the second series as I will. Enough story line to make you want to know more about each person. Just watch it,
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7/10
Would be perfect if they would get ride of Kwan
reddington-9306130 May 2023
Enjoying the show, the action, the actors, even the Forerunner tech (game departures aside), but OMG for the love of sanity can someone please shoot Kwan?!

It's like every time I'm getting into the story I'm suddenly dealing with a Rey Palpatine wanna be who is more fixated on her dusty rock tribe's little rebellion than the incredibly advanced aliens that are raining from the sky.

That aside, the rest of the show has been really good si-fi fun. Pretty well paced story wise, just enough character development without anything overshadowing the fact that this is a story about enhanced human super soldiers vs. Aliens.
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6/10
Kwan Ha needs to go
boruborusandysprings29 April 2022
Omg,This girl Kwan Ha totally spoiled the show. She needs to go.......nothing to do with her in the series. Her character is annoying as hell. No point of her in the series. Thank you.
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9/10
Finally a BSG, Expanse combination
lewy-094532 April 2024
In my 40s, a gamer and massive sci fi fan. In my opinion the two best sci fi series in my generation have been Battle Star Galactica (the newer version) and also The Expanse. This Halo series has done a great job of using the source material from the games and creating an adult sci fi series combing elements of BSG and Expanse. This is not just for the kids who enjoy the games (they will unfortunately probably be the review bombers) but suits a much wider audience and it delivers. Spectacular visuals, awsome acting and a multi layered storyline. Definitely recommend to those people looking for their next sci fi fix.
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7/10
Kwan Ha is ruining for me...
tuncelyaman10 May 2022
It is not bad, I get that super fans are more critcal about it but overall it is a good show and entertaining.

BUT... Kwan Ha is so cliché heroic side character and annoying as hell. I couldn't get through her parts.
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10/10
Amazing!!
pgrccgfx30 March 2024
I played all the games up until 2005. The show is strikingly like the original with background, layouts, aliens, weapons, double weapons, etc. It brings back so many Halo party memories. The camera angles and direction are on point and so it the animation/CGI. The cast is amazing with acting as well. They could not have picked a better Master Chief! The action sequences and the amped storyline has me at the edge of my seat each week!

I would actually like to buy the series on DVD. I wish there were more episodes per season or that I had ears about this way after launch so I could binge watch the series. It's that great.

Looking forward to season 3!
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7/10
Great show, but...
ChicoLegend12 March 2024
Huge fan of Halo and was born and raised with the video game franchise, now being 34. Halo 3 is still my fav.

This is all opinion, so what do I know about reviewing. I think the show is phenomenal, easily comparable to the likes of Mandalorian. They did a hell of a job picking Pablo Schreiber as lead role, and a surprising kicker to bring The Rock's(movie with Nicolas cage) Bokeem Woodbine, which he brings a "fun" attitude to the show.

The only reason the shows not a 9 for me, is BRING BACK THE ORIGINAL CORTANA from the first season. I see it's same voice actress, but keep the original CG. Thanks and keep up great work. O add a few more halo game sounds too! Thanks !
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Things converge together - slowly but in the right way
pontram10 March 2024
I am not a Halo Game aficionado. But I watched a few Game Videos, where the cinematic parts of the games are put together.

That said, I think that what this production does is simply the only way to make a consistent SciFi show for a broader audience and not a pure fan-service.

Its decision to show us the human flesh and bone behind the Helmet, how John thinks and how he feels, how vulnerable he is when not behind his armor, how broken as a human, that is the biggest strength of the show from the first season on, and makes this a good experience. Pablo Schreiber is clearly the right choice for this part. Him always behind the Mask, always in combat, would do the show no good.

The Halo TV series can stand for its own as a beautiful, high-level/high-budget modern Space Opera, with the characters and within the world of Halo.

The show does tell a different story than the games, yes. But that is another advantage. If not, it would be just a cinematic recap.

It is, I give that to the critics, not always consistent and perfect. Season one spent too much time on some side-stories and on the new character Kwan, who is kind of annoying to many of the audience, and seems to be hated. But Kwan seems to have a special purpose in connecting the other characters and a big part of the story arc.

But season two is now focused on converging many threads. It is more densely packed and had a breathtaking episode 4, a bit too slow episode 5, in is again gaining momentum in episode 6.

Some voices here write something like "desecration", or even "heresy", as if Halo were some holy book that has to be worshiped. But it is a game with a story and not an Epos that defines mankinds' culture. Some talented people at a gaming company set it up to make it work for players, and now other talented people do the same for the screen. And they do good.
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7/10
Season 2 is an improvement...
derek-a-charette10019 March 2024
Halo fans were very critical of season one, because it was not at all what we were expecting due to the lack of action and combat scenes and a silly love story.

There were also many holes in the script, pointless and useless annoying characters like Kwan, and a terrible unrealistic chain of events regarding the bizarre love affair with Master Chief and the silly choices he made.

There was bad acting, poor script writing, poor character development, silly dialogue, and an extremely vague and confusing storyline with no particular direction and purpose.

However, coming into the second season, we had one thing going for us, and that was the visuals and sound design. Kate Kennedy is the best casting choice of the whole series. She's actually huge in real life, at 6 foot 3 inches tall. She's a fantastic actress, I like her voice, she's really cute (the kind of cute that grows on you), and she serves an important role of holding the actors around her together to maintain a sense of team and loyalty.

If only they would finally kill off the monumentally annoying character Kwan and spare us all the constant annoyance every time we have to her face on screen...
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7/10
Bring back Cortana from season 1
semro-924-9872813 March 2024
Go back to Cortana design from season 1.

The season 2 design is horrible, too young and looks like a bad CGI render and lost all personality from season 1. All the good work from the actress gone.

Season 1 design was good, with very good work done by the actress. The only problem was the color, make her blue, like that all.

Like I don't get it, really. Show both design to anyone season 1 win easily with only one critic to it.

Everyone is doing a good job in the show. I'm just starting the games so I can't really say much on that. Maybe more Spartans, less non-spartans content would be great.

Oh and would always follow MC or believe him, LOL. Bull from a few characteres.
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1/10
Shameful
lusciousmuffins25 March 2022
When you approach an intellectual property that you clearly do not respect or understand, there can be no good outcome.

In this case, the intent was obviously to exploit a beloved gaming franchise to push an agenda and make a profit.

Unfortunately, in their haste to use the Halo universe for their own purposes, the makers of this show did not bother to stop and reflect on the elements which originally made it successful.

Instead, they hollowed out the core concepts of the game until all that was left was an aesthetic shell, which they then filled up with their own ideology.

Beyond the lack of respect for the source material, this show also suffers from inept dialogue, abysmal character development, and emaciated plot development.

While this criticism may seem harsh, the series truly is an abject failure right out of the gate.

What is truly sad is that this did not have to be a disaster.

Forward Unto Dawn stands as a testament to the fact that Halo can be translated into an engaging story with flesh and blood actors.

Alas, in this instance a game with a devoted following and enormous potential was desecrated by outsiders who merely wanted to use an existing fanbase for their own purposes.
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7/10
Decent Sci Fi
roxmewild22 April 2022
Firstly I have never played the game so my review is purely based on the tv series!

As far as Sci fi goes this up to now has been quite entertaining it has a good cast which is essential the only actor whom annoys the hell out of me the young Kwan played by Yerin Ha I have not seen anything she has been in so don't know if it is her or the script given to her but she is the only actress that I would more than happily see eliminated from this show! Sadly I can't see that being anytime soon as the role she has been given seems to be one that is in the centre of things, I have viewed 5 episodes and interested how it develops.
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10/10
This one is contending for best ever in my opinion
walterhoward31 March 2024
Finally someone doing a Sci Fi, Space Opera right.

I know nothing about the video game so I am reviewing this purely on its standalone value, not any adherence to some irrelevant lore. I've also only watched through episode three of the first season, but the quality of this is so good this early, I feel compelled to say something.

This series has multiple story lines going, about 8, and they all mesh, and the characters are not making stupid mistakes to doom themselves. Something I find intolerable and which makes me turn a show off right then an there. (Kwan's story line borders on this but luckily the rest of the story lines drown it into irrelevance.

Many of the characters have depth, they are not just there as backdrop.

A lot of work went in this and the creators should be very proud.
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7/10
Priceless performances
avindugunasinghe17 March 2024
Halo has a story with a solid foundation. It travels in parallel paths equally well. Wastelands of rebels and the flourishing cities of predatory settlements is a frequent premise but with a refurbished identity to fit right. Flawless visuals in every varied setup and all scenes. So many characters playing major roles in the story making the watch even more interesting. Excellent cast with a precious performance that's both sincere and masterful. Halo universe's first instalments are high-end and shows the qualities of unfading success. It's a successful production that's most easily enjoyable.
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10/10
the added complexity of master chief
joeybidner13 April 2024
I absolutely love how they aded a human element to master chief. As a player of the game, i see alot of criticism from players saying "this is not an accurate representation of master chief." master chief was always an unrealistic character in the game with no flaws, no internal conflict. I LOVE how they added internal conflict to the charachter. Yes they changed the character, and im glad for it, otherwise it would be a terrible show. I think they did a good job building internal tension within the cahrachter from season 1-2 and i cant wait for season 3. I hope people will grow up and see this is fiction, its ok to shift a character so we can have a more complex show that is not just about action.
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7/10
Optimistic for season 2
joshoc-7186716 December 2023
As an avid fan of the games I had such high expectations for this show. Initially I found it slow and convoluted and was very close to giving up watching - but the back half of the season begins to show real promise. Characters and storyline start to progress and you can start to see the vision of the shows creators. They change elements of the game to appeal to a wider audience which may annoy fans of the game but I can understand why they make the choices they do. I wouldn't blame you for giving up on the show early, but considering the last half of season 1 (and having seen the trailer for season 2) I am optimistic about its future. I really hope we can look back on season 1 as a show finding it's feet/identity that goes on to be fantastic.
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2/10
Bad story writing ignorant of the lore and deeply flawed
rataserf25 March 2022
Halo Lore was rich with excellent novels, games, comics and fan fiction. All of them excluding the Halo 6 had a much better story line and less annoying sidekicks. Halo 6/halo Infinite was a warning of what was going to happen to the Halo franchise with algorithmic story writing, but atleast the game play was good. Halo 2022 is what happens when good sci-fi story writing gets replaced by algorithmic garbage spewed by interns. I am pretty sure it is not getting any cheaper to produce these episodes. Please realize that 1 high quality writer > 300 strong internship assignments from non science fields spewed together by an algorithm.

It is ok to be diverse and aware of the political climate when casting for these series and movies, just don't murder the lore, the story, sci-fi and the lack of basic military tactics. Please look up the expanse, it had a diverse cast and does need to make up pointless story arcs. The writers of the Expanse series mostly stuck to the source story, the science and worked with a much lesser budget. Pretty sure there is a dumb company behind all these movies and series applying their brand of AI algorithm trained on market research with flawed data (probably twitter and facebook) to spew this garbage. No wonder do they keep isolating their core audience with these design decisions.

Also why does everything need to have a teenage messiah who has to figure out their emotions in the middle of a crisis? You are sacrificing millions of viewers to pander to an audience that is fine with roblox and minecraft. Maybe Minecraft halo would be your next intended target ? If it is for a younger audience, why do you add in so much gore ?

That said, the Gore, costumes, 3d design, some effects were very well done.

The first episode could have been done in 25 minutes or less cutting the filler and doubling their budget for some high quality scenes.

My gripes with Episode 1, Spoilers ahead:

The insurgents were brilliant tacticians after surviving decades of fighting against UNSC. Yet they lack basic tactics, no scouts, their weapons are ineffective against covenant (why ?, The Spartans use the same weapons including the chain guns). Even though they were dug in for decades, all they had was a wall, Maybe sets were too expensive? The insurgents use the common star wars trademark tactics of bunching up, throwing hundreds into meat grinders, shooting randomly and rushing the enemy. You don't need hundreds of extras in single shots just a dozen thrown into bulldozer dug trenches to get a better cheaper realistic battle scene that conveys their sense of panic. It is ok for others to kill the covenant.

Why is it not reasonable not to expect everyone to speak a common language, this is a time far into the future (2531)? Humanity has intertwined and mingled so much explaining your diverse cast, why cannot they all have the same language? Languages will bound to die after people mix. It is nice for "some" tv/movies set in the current time line to have multiple languages, but it breaks immersion in other contexts. For the angry mob, next time please ask yourself what effort did you put in to save some dying 3rd world country language?

Humans in covenant ? Seriously ? Prophets would never take in Humans and put them beside the relics due to their forerunner origins.

Where is the wide spread usage of AI ? Where is Cortana or jr Cortana or whoever ?

Where were the other species, grunts, jackals , brutes, worms etc ? It is called the "covenant" not just elites, Prophets and humans.
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9/10
Love it!
davystreur9 April 2024
Just love this show.

I never played the games and thats probably why i love it so mutch.

For those who hate the show because it doesnt have the story the game has.

Its a live action tv show not the game its pretty mutch the same why People hate Avatar the last airbender live action.

Childhood always beats the new show.

If u doom a show even before 'seriously' watching it without thinking about the originaliteit, just dont watch it.

Over all loved it, loved the cast.

Solid story.

I watched both seasons in 3 days i just couldnt stop watching, for me it was the best show of this year yet.
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6/10
Changing my review cause show just turns to dumb
nonsensefans24 March 2022
I gave a 10/10 earlier after watching 1st episode hoping something fun to happen.. But the show progress not interesting. Actions and stuff are pretty great. Pablo Schreiber also tall & fit the roles perfectly.. plus I don't mind if he wanna take off the helmet.. But the other characters in the show not likeable. You guys better go watch Moon Knight much more interesting.
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2/10
WTF is even this ?
badtripllama25 March 2022
I am currently halfway through the first episode and the chick, Kwan, what a seriously unlikeable character. Also, macguffin, probably the girl is going to be the key to ending the war or something... Not a good start.
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10/10
It's so rare to see a good game adaption but this is done pretty well
clarkdebris8 April 2024
Screenplays using gaming storylines has the potential to be the next big thing after the comic craze but rarely have they ever been done right eg. Assassin's Creed, World of Warcraft, etc. This is mainly due to the people writing and creating the show or movie don't know or play the actual game. While the storyline is a bit touch and go, the cinematics of the battle scenes that integrate with the real gameplay using the actual gun and HUD is impressive and I came to specially give credit to that attention to detail. The costume design is also on point and deserves credit. Game adaptions only work when there are real fans on the team that make it work.
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Like Being Skinned Alive With A Blunt Bread Knife
MarsFKA31 March 2022
I have never played HALO, or otherwise had anything to do with it, until I recently began watching the various cutscenes movies on Youtube.

So, when I found this series on my local Freeview channel, I decided to give it a try.

It was a complete waste of my time. This series has been lifted straight out of the Let's-Make-Another-Generic-Space-Iinvaders-Movie basket and is so lame I could not bear to watch more than half an hour of it. Good luck to everyone who thinks it is worth their time, but I'm going back to the cutscenes.
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10/10
The best series ever created?
pbkydynft29 March 2024
Honestly, to start you off with my review. Halo is the only reason I pay for Paramount+.

I fell in love with this show because of the well advertised campaigns all over social media.

I watched the first episode and I got really into it, I have been telling a lot of people about it, hoping it grows the hype even bigger.

This is one of my favourite shows, I hope it keeps coming and keeps growing, the actors are amazing, very well selected. Master Chief is an amazing character and the actor is brilliant. I hope that the first 2 seasons are just a beginning to an extremely long sequel of series and episodes.

Every single Thursday, I am at the ready watching the next episode addicted!
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