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  1. Mar 25, 2022
    9
    I love the universe of Halo.
    The Series has a good start and is slightly different from the video games but it is still good to see.
    The budget is here so there's a good production value.
  2. Mar 24, 2022
    10
    Não assisti muito confiante o primeiro episódio. Mas fui surpreendido pelo que vi. Uma mistura de ação, política e religião. Master Chief realmente é um ser imprevisível.
  3. Mar 24, 2022
    9
    Pretty cool ngl
    I liked the story, the characters (most of them), and the execution of the Halo universe
    It's far from being perfect, but honestly, it was a good start for this new series
  4. Mar 25, 2022
    8
    Favorite part about this show is how salty it is making these baby Halo fans, sorry this show isn't a frame by frame remake of the original trilogy. Maybe its time to grow up and stop sucking the Bungie nostalgia teet.

    Jokes aside, the first episode was great. Not perfect but completely enjoyable. As someone who has played the games and read the books it is great to see them take
    Favorite part about this show is how salty it is making these baby Halo fans, sorry this show isn't a frame by frame remake of the original trilogy. Maybe its time to grow up and stop sucking the Bungie nostalgia teet.

    Jokes aside, the first episode was great. Not perfect but completely enjoyable. As someone who has played the games and read the books it is great to see them take inspiration from the source material and attempt to tell us a new story. I'm excited to see where this show will go in the future.
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  5. Mar 25, 2022
    10
    Was expecting something bad, ended up enjoying the eps, cant wait for more :)
  6. Mar 24, 2022
    10
    I absolutely loved the 1st episode! Amazing action, CG, and quite a nice character arc to the Chief so far! I honestly don't know what more people could want here.
  7. Mar 25, 2022
    9
    Definitely diverging from the game plot a lot already, but that's fine - interested in seeing where this goes!
  8. Mar 25, 2022
    7
    Dia Erste Folge hat mir sehr gut gefallen, mann merkte das viel investiert wurde.
    Am Anfang war ich etwas skeptisch, aber schon in der ersten Hälfte der Folge geht richtig los.
    Mal schauen was die nächsten Folgen bringen.
  9. Mar 25, 2022
    10
    First season is doing amazing at world building and creating character depth. The production value for the opening scene makes me want more.
  10. Mar 24, 2022
    10
    Sinceramente me encantó! Es lo que siempre espere ver de una serie de Halo. Solo esperemos que esto vaya a más
  11. Mar 25, 2022
    10
    I had a great surprise when I saw the show, excellent photography, the story begins before Cortana, the action is for a mature audience, which I loved, I felt something similar to when I saw the movie KickAss where blood and other things are seen. The armors, the vehicles, the weapons, all faithful to the video game, with great production quality. I really want to see the second chapter, II had a great surprise when I saw the show, excellent photography, the story begins before Cortana, the action is for a mature audience, which I loved, I felt something similar to when I saw the movie KickAss where blood and other things are seen. The armors, the vehicles, the weapons, all faithful to the video game, with great production quality. I really want to see the second chapter, I can't wait. A big surprise.
    Tuve una gran sorpresa al ver la serie, excelente fotografía, la historia inicia desde antes de Cortana, la acción es para audiencia madura, lo cual me encanto, sentí algo parecido a cuando ví la película KickAss donde se aprecia sangre y otras cosas. Las armaduras, los vehículos las armas, todo fiel al videojuego, con gran calidad de producción. Realmente me que de con ganas de ver el segundo capítulo, no puedo esperar. Una gran sorpresa.
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  12. Mar 24, 2022
    10
    Génial, le 1ere épisode est top, une série SF de grande classe, étant fan des jeux, cela me fait plaisir d'avoir l'univers de Halo conté dans un nouveau format. Hate de découvrir la suite !
  13. Mar 25, 2022
    10
    Lots of action, but lots more drama which is what I was hoping for! The Halo universe is alive even if it's a separate timeline. Hoping the rest of the season gets even better!
  14. Mar 24, 2022
    10
    Un excelente inicio de Serie seas Fan de Halo o no te podría gustar no busques las historias de los juegos también hay libros y de ellos es donde más estará el apego a la Serie, incluso amantes de la Ciencia Ficción podría gustarles, las actuaciones de voz se ven geniales y se espera con ansias el próximo capítulo de la serie
  15. Mar 24, 2022
    9
    Great start to a promising adaptation. I hope it improves even more, because the promises at this beginning are put.
  16. May 27, 2022
    8
    Updated review - lots of good ingredients, but it fell short of perfection. Lead actor well chosen as were most of the spartans cast.. Season 1 just didn't have the epic feel that I was hoping for
  17. Mar 24, 2022
    10
    una excelente adaptación el primer capitulo fue brutal, el final fue algo confuso pero se disfruto mucho el capitulo espero no se convierta en algo progresista por que la serie pinta a ser MEGA buenísima.
  18. Mar 24, 2022
    9
    Was expecting something bad, ended up enjoying the eps, cant wait for more :)
  19. Mar 24, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uma visão diferente do universo de Halo em série!.primeiro episódio vermos um soldado "Master chief" em um dilema após toca no artefato, dando assim vida e trazendo questionamentos em suas ações como soldado e humano. esse trama faz ganha um lado do herói nunca vista antes em jogos. Expand
  20. Mar 24, 2022
    10
    Grande produção, sem enrolação! História um pouco diferente dos jogos mas isso é ótimo, pois se trata de uma mídia diferente.
  21. Mar 24, 2022
    8
    Strong first episode. As a fan of the games, I really enjoyed it. Differs enough to be it's own story yet still feels familiar. Left me wanting more and I'm curious to see where the series is headed.
    Probably wasn't woke enough for Brian Lowry over at CNN, and that's a good thing...
  22. Mar 24, 2022
    10
    Una de las peores adaptaciones en el mundo de los videojuegos, no está ni cerca de lo que representa esa franquicia . Actuaciones que cansan, una historia muy aburrida y a la que le hace falta más acción.

    Pero bueno, esa es mi opinión de la película de Uncharted. En otras noticias, el primer capítulo de la serie de Halo esta buenísimo, ¿ya lo vieron? Y el Paramount + esta GRATIS por un
    Una de las peores adaptaciones en el mundo de los videojuegos, no está ni cerca de lo que representa esa franquicia . Actuaciones que cansan, una historia muy aburrida y a la que le hace falta más acción.

    Pero bueno, esa es mi opinión de la película de Uncharted. En otras noticias, el primer capítulo de la serie de Halo esta buenísimo, ¿ya lo vieron? Y el Paramount + esta GRATIS por un Mes con el Game Pass God
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  23. Mar 24, 2022
    9
    It's nice.
    I went in watching the first episode knowing that this is it's own universe and that there would be many differences, and I had a good time. The only gripe I have is Chief's voice. He sounds like he is desperately trying to sound cool, and it doesn't work that well.
  24. Mar 24, 2022
    10
    There were many adaptations such as Halo Legends (2010), Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn (2012), Halo: Nightfall (2014), Halo: The Fall of Reach (2015). For me, 2022 one is the best.
  25. Mar 24, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Essa serie inspirar o jogo, halo (game) agora estaria em outro patamar. Muito bom Expand
  26. Mar 24, 2022
    10
    very good I'm loving it so far. I cant wait to watch the rest of the episodes...
  27. Mar 24, 2022
    10
    Very good the series is a good adaptation from game to series like most of the series but it disappointed a little and some aspects but I think that and why and the first episode let's wait and see
  28. Mar 24, 2022
    7
    (have only watched the first episode so far)

    I like it.

    It's not great, it's not terrible.

    But it has 117, and he kicks Covenant ass. What more do you want from Halo?

    The only tragedy is that we don't have Steve Downes voice. He IS the Master Chief.
  29. Mar 24, 2022
    8
    Pretty good for a first episode, cgi feels fake sometimes but the rest is good looking
  30. Mar 24, 2022
    10
    Fue demasiado cool el episodio sobre todo el final, si no eres muy fan de halo esta serie te gustara a lo mejor
  31. Mar 24, 2022
    9
    Baaam thats an Entry! The first episodes gave me as a video game nerd shivers! The VFX are top noch, the Charakters, Ships, Sound Effects are shown as they should. If you liked the games you love the show and if you are new to the material its high level scifi with a good production value! I cant wait to see more of it!
  32. Mar 24, 2022
    9
    As a lifelong Halo fan, I’m intrigued by where they take the story. So far, I’m hooked and ready for ep2.
  33. Mar 25, 2022
    10
    As a Halo fan from the very beginning, I very much enjoyed this first episode. The first action scene had be smiling — the visuals and sounds were absolute fan service. I am also interested in where they take the story. I'm glad it's not a retelling of the video games, because honestly that would have been boring (since we already experienced that story and can easily experience it againAs a Halo fan from the very beginning, I very much enjoyed this first episode. The first action scene had be smiling — the visuals and sounds were absolute fan service. I am also interested in where they take the story. I'm glad it's not a retelling of the video games, because honestly that would have been boring (since we already experienced that story and can easily experience it again by playing the games). By setting this show in an alternate time-line, it opens the franchise to new stories and new mysteries. I think this show will please many Halo fans! However, I think Master Chief removing his helmet won't be received that warmly from some — but honestly he's taken his helmet off in the novels and we've seen him without it in the games (if briefly), so I doesn't really bother me. I just hope it happens sparingly on the show. I really like the tone set by this first episode, and I hope it keeps this quality going forward. I'm glad they are build their own story out of the mythology. Good episode! Expand
  34. Mar 24, 2022
    10
    La mejor adaptación de la historia de halo que e visto, acción e historia dignas de la saga
    Estoy impresionado con las actualizaciones y efectos especiales de la serie, simplemente sorprendente
  35. Mar 27, 2022
    10
    The Halo TV Series is a MASTERPIECE! There is so much i can talk about it, the fact that master chief showed his face for the first time is iNSANE and the fact that they are trying to capture THE HALO from evil people is the best part, even though they did not even play Halo, their job was AMAZING! Paramount Pictures is a company from the heavens and they made the best movies ever JustinThe Halo TV Series is a MASTERPIECE! There is so much i can talk about it, the fact that master chief showed his face for the first time is iNSANE and the fact that they are trying to capture THE HALO from evil people is the best part, even though they did not even play Halo, their job was AMAZING! Paramount Pictures is a company from the heavens and they made the best movies ever Justin Bieber: Never say Never, Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles, Virtuosity, Marci X, Timeline, Strange Wilderness and more of these GODLY MOVIES! If anyone says this movie is terrible, you need to be sentenced to life for disliking the MOST AMAZING TV SHOW EVER! but my favourite scene is Master Chief pissing on a dead villain he killed, AND CORTANA COMING BACK TO LIFE AND GIVING MASTER CHIEF IMMORTALITY, THAT FELT LIKE I GOT IMMORTALITY AND EVERYONE THAT WATCHED IT, even though it is Season 1, this show has amazed me and has CURED MY DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY AND MAKES PARAMOUNT+ WORTH IT! Please watch this show and if you dont, SOCIETY WILL COLLAPSE TOMORROW! Expand
  36. Mar 26, 2022
    10
    Halo The Series nos ha dado un covenant con armamento letal y pulverizador tal cual al Lore del universo expandido de Halo. Nos da un excelente Jefe Maestro y Helsey.Batallas de 10. Armamento y vehiculos de la UNSC y covenant de 10.
  37. Mar 26, 2022
    10
    Recomendo assistir. Muito bom. Eu jogava esse jogo Halo que saudade! Agora quero ver novas surpresas. Espero que traz muito mistério. Quero mais temporada.
  38. Apr 24, 2022
    9
    In fact, the Halo series brings a very different perspective to its original content, the games. However, opting for a new approach is not a bad thing, since the cinematic language is different from the game media, aiming to please both longtime fans and a new audience. However, one must know how to work these elements, preserve the essence of the games while bringing the new, and IIn fact, the Halo series brings a very different perspective to its original content, the games. However, opting for a new approach is not a bad thing, since the cinematic language is different from the game media, aiming to please both longtime fans and a new audience. However, one must know how to work these elements, preserve the essence of the games while bringing the new, and I believe that this series is right to make this mix. The universe and characters of the games are there, preserved, but with new nuances, especially Master Chief, who in addition to the great hero and the perfect military man we love, there is also a humanity to be explored, with feelings and doubts of which Pablo Schreiber performs them perfectly. Undoubtedly, the best lineup to incorporate Master Chief. Expand
  39. May 7, 2022
    9
    At approximately 42 minutes into the second episode of Halo, the television series, Pablo Schreiber (John-117) engages in an intense dialogue with his former Spartan colleague and runaway, Soren, who is brilliantly portrayed by Bokeem Woodbine. At the end of the heated conversation Chief and Soren exchange a long look, before the former dawns his now famous brazen-glassed helm. In theAt approximately 42 minutes into the second episode of Halo, the television series, Pablo Schreiber (John-117) engages in an intense dialogue with his former Spartan colleague and runaway, Soren, who is brilliantly portrayed by Bokeem Woodbine. At the end of the heated conversation Chief and Soren exchange a long look, before the former dawns his now famous brazen-glassed helm. In the seconds before the helmet crisply hisses into place, Schreiber’s eyes say it all: he is our modern folk hero, Master Chief Petty Officer John-117. As a long time and avid Halo fan, who has read all of the Halo literature up to Greg Bear’s Forerunner Saga and has played all of the games several times over, including the original Bungie Marathon series when it was only available on Mac (ca. 1994-1997), I feel that my credentials as a fan are in fairly good order. This TV series is brilliant! The screenwriters have worked diligently to draw from and combine all of the literary sources into a digestible program for general audiences. This show has — in my opinion — everything that long-term fans and newcomers alike should be able to appreciate and enjoy. There are several negative reviews of this show being promulgated by supposed “fans” of the franchise, who apparently don’t appreciate that this show is intended for everyone, not just the familiar few (like myself). Negative reviews about “diversity hiring” are misplaced and moored in the vengeful tit-for-tat antics of adult-children glued to Twitter. The casting of all characters in this show is right on the money. These petulant complaints are reflective of the modern political zeitgeist and have no place in criticisms of a show about a fictional 26th century, at which time we can only hope that humanity will have shed its race-based tribalism. As a white male in his early thirties, I understand complaints about historically-themed TV shows using out of place casting, but in no way is this the case here.

    I created a Metacritic account for the sole purpose of defending this masterpiece. Yes, some episodes are less interesting than others (e.g. episode 7), but they are all fairly well-written and executed. I wait with baited breath to see what Halo has in store for us next, and I hope that many of you reading this will join me on this worthy adventure. Sincerely,

    DMitch
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  40. Mar 28, 2022
    7
    Far better than has been spoken about, but a painfully short first episode - The CGI in the first 20 minutes is sub-par, but after that, it starts to get much better. Not Bad.
  41. Mar 27, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Apesar do Master Chief tirar o capacete, o restante está bem fiel ao game. Efeitos visuais acima da média para uma série, pra mim bastante uma adptação promissora Expand
  42. Apr 3, 2022
    9
    He visto 2 Episodios, me han parecido impresionantes el primer episodio lleno de accion y muestran mas como es la Guerra entre Covenant y UNCS y tambien nos muestran la parte de los civiles o resistencias como se desarrollan en una guerra tan grande y devastadora.

    Muestra como es de brutal el Covenant, me parece bien que en el apartado de brutalidad de la serie sea tan vasta algo que no
    He visto 2 Episodios, me han parecido impresionantes el primer episodio lleno de accion y muestran mas como es la Guerra entre Covenant y UNCS y tambien nos muestran la parte de los civiles o resistencias como se desarrollan en una guerra tan grande y devastadora.

    Muestra como es de brutal el Covenant, me parece bien que en el apartado de brutalidad de la serie sea tan vasta algo que no hemos visto casi ni en los videojuegos.

    El CGI no esta nada mal, solo es cuestion de mejorar la primera persona y no abusar tanto de ella, en general el primer capitulo me parecio arriba de las expectativas algo muy bueno que no habíamos visto en una adaptacion de Halo como tal.

    La decisión de los escritores de no sentirse limitados tanto por los juegos y libros para poder desarrollar un universo completamente diferente y poder disfrutarlo como algo diferente a los videojuegos mas que nada algo televisivo y que nunca nos esperaríamos impresionándonos con cada capitulo.

    El segundo capitulo es algo mas tranquilo explica los personajes y como son cada uno de ellos, te vas encariñando con cada uno y algo mas de drama en este capitulo, me parecio perfecto para poder avanzar con la serie, el apartado visual de este segundo capitulo es maravilloso.

    -Keast
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  43. Mar 29, 2022
    10
    I was spellbound by this Tv Series, I mean it's one thing to play the video game but this! They actually brought all that into life and the costumes! Amazing stuff, ignore the naysayers and have a look-see yourself.
  44. Mar 29, 2022
    10
    Me encantó el primer capitulo y como muestra todo o gran parte del universo de Halo, UNS COVENANT Y TODO ES GENIAL. Y EL JEFE UFFF BELLO
  45. May 7, 2023
    10
    Phenomenal show! Really loved the action scenes! I cannot wait for season 2 !
Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 20
  2. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. Reviewed by: James Dyer
    Jun 22, 2022
    60
    Hail to the Chief? Not quite, but despite some uneven plotting, this is a worthy adaptation that promises better things to come.
  2. Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Mar 24, 2022
    70
    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.
  3. Reviewed by: Ben Child
    Mar 24, 2022
    60
    The obvious parallels are with The Mandalorian, another show about a seemingly invincible, murderous space warrior who embarks on a path towards becoming a total sweetie. If that’s the long-term plan here, neither the show nor Schreiber has quite nailed it yet.