The Halo series first made its debut back on March 22, 2022, and follows the journey of Master Chief, played by Pablo Schreiber (American Gods), and his digital assistant Cortana, voiced by the same actress from the game, Jen Taylor (RWBY), as they fight against the Covenant. According to ScreenRant, a recent trailer from the upcoming season has dropped and shows a glimpse into what is to be expected and how the characters will tackle a key Reach event from the games. View the new trailer below.
According to ScreenRant, the series was written by Kyle Killen (Lone Star) and Steven Cane (The Closer). According to previous mxdwn post, the release date for the second season has been confirmed for February 8, 2024, and will be on the same streaming service, Paramount+.
According to ScreenRant, the official synopsis for season two is described below:
In season two, Master Chief John-117 (Pablo Schreiber) leads his team of elite Spartans against the alien threat known as the Covenant. In the wake of a shocking event on a desolate planet, John cannot shake the feeling that his war is about to change and risks everything to prove what no one else will believe – that the Covenant is preparing to attack humanity’s greatest stronghold.
With the galaxy on the brink, John embarks on a journey to find the key to humankind’s salvation, or its extinction: the Halo.
Additionally, we see a glimpse of an iconic weapon of the franchise, the energy sword being used. The second season is sure to delve deeper into each character and further show how they will develop throughout the entirety of the show. Along with Pablo and Jen, we are sure to see other returning characters such as Kate Kennedy (Anthem) as Kai-125, Yerin Ha (Bad Behaviour) as Kwan Ha, Natascha McElhone (Hotel Portofino) as Dr.Halsey, as well as the introduction of new members
According to Screenrant, it is difficult to say how the approaching season will shape out, but will be a stellar expedition for Master Chief. Season two promises to delve deep into the lore of the franchise, and will be a must-watch for fans of the games and newcomers alike.
Stream season one of Halo on Paramount Plus or purchase it on Blu-ray.