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Halo’s adaptation accuracy is mildly undercut by the moderately creaky narrative wheels it’s set in motion. ... [However] with top-notch CGI and a lead performance from Schreiber that lends new depths to his famously one-dimensional hero, Halo appears to have the firepower to become its own uniquely formidable sci-fi titan.
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Schreiber has always conveyed vulnerability under his stoic, strong exterior. He takes what could have been a bland character and makes him interesting enough that viewers will stay engaged to see what he does next.
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Halo’s first two episodes (available for review) are exciting and captivating, though they differ greatly between one another in tone, and there’s no way to tell from watching 22% of the season whether they stick the landing. What I can say is that it is more ambitious in scope than I expected, but in becoming so it veers away from the original games.
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Where this all goes and whether the balance tips more toward character and story or more toward video game-like battle scenes is unclear, but if the first two episodes are any indication, character stories will win out. As long as that remains the case, I’ll gladly go along for this sci-fi ride.
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There are good parts to Halo, and scenes and characters that should interest to new and old fans. But at least in its first two episodes, there is also room to grow. Halo has the potential to be the big-budget, hugely-watched space epic it wants to be. It just needs to take a breath and focus on its story — instead of its backstory — to do that.
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Halo commits the sin of reminding the viewer of a similar, better show [The Mandalorian.] ... But ultimately, what pushes Halo from being mediocre to good is its action.
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It mostly succeeds in this regard, with the relationship between Quan and John proving to be the show’s saving grace. They offer a hopeful glimpse at a future where they both help each face off against a universe that is dead set on using them for their own means. Even when everything else around them struggles to come together, they remain the glue that holds it all together.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 168 out of 305
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Mixed: 16 out of 305
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Negative: 121 out of 305
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Mar 24, 2022Fue demasiado cool el episodio sobre todo el final, si no eres muy fan de halo esta serie te gustara a lo mejor
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Mar 24, 2022
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Mar 24, 2022As a lifelong Halo fan, I’m intrigued by where they take the story. So far, I’m hooked and ready for ep2.