Halo

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Season 1
Season #: 2, 1
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5.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 305 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 121 out of 305
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  1. Jrosa56
    May 7, 2023
    10
    Phenomenal show! Really loved the action scenes! I cannot wait for season 2 !
  2. ChavaLF
    Mar 24, 2022
    8
    Pretty good for a first episode, cgi feels fake sometimes but the rest is good looking
  3. TellGoodStories
    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
  4. DMitch
    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    … Expand
  5. Wems
    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
  6. iKeast
    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    … Expand
  7. RuloMx
    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
  8. Donzama
    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.
  9. Ozimandeus
    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.
  10. Mac1972
    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
  11. Dietz_Nuts
    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
  12. JuanLeyva
    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.
  13. thiagoval
    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.
  14. ReticentRobot
    Mar 25, 2022
    9
    Definitely diverging from the game plot a lot already, but that's fine - interested in seeing where this goes!
  15. orangemonkey
    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!
  16. Medeiro2014
    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.    … Expand
  17. vgparty
    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.
  18. samurai07
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    Was expecting something bad, ended up enjoying the eps, cant wait for more :)
  19. MegaBito
    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
  20. mbjustice07
    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.
  21. ToxicDumptaker
    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.    … Expand
  22. Cb80
    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.
  23. Marko13z
    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 !
  24. MrPositiveClint
    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.
  25. Foca218
    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.
  26. Wrecked
    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.
  27. felipealves
    Mar 24, 2022
    9
    Great start to a promising adaptation. I hope it improves even more, because the promises at this beginning are put.
  28. cotizcesar
    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    … Expand
  29. winiaowliang
    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.
  30. GhostMx
    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
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. Empire
    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.
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  2. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
    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.
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  3. The Guardian
    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.
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