Halo (TV series)
Halo is an American military science fiction television series based on the Halo video game franchise.
Halo is an American military science fiction television series based on the Halo video game franchise. It premiered on Paramount+ on March 24, 2022, and ran for two seasons before being cancelled in 2024. The series is set in its own "Silver Timeline," separate from the franchise’s main canon.
Premise
The series is set during a 26th-century conflict between the United Nations Space Command and the Covenant. It centers on Master Chief John-117 and other characters drawn from the Halo universe.
Production and development
Halo went through a long development process before reaching Paramount+. It was developed by Kyle Killen and Steven Kane, with the creative team choosing to tell a separate "Silver Timeline" story rather than adapt the games directly.
Broadcast history
The series premiered on March 24, 2022, on Paramount+ and completed two seasons by March 21, 2024. Paramount+ later cancelled the series on July 18, 2024.
Relationship to the game franchise
Although based on the Halo video games, the television series does not function as a direct continuation or faithful adaptation of the main storyline. Its events are presented in an alternate continuity designed to coexist alongside the games.
Canadian availability
The series was available to Canadian viewers through Paramount+, making it part of the streamer’s international television catalogue.
Key facts
- The series follows a 26th-century war between humanity and the Covenant, an alien alliance.
- Pablo Schreiber stars as Master Chief Petty Officer John-117, and Jen Taylor voices and portrays Cortana.
- The show was developed as a standalone continuity called the "Silver Timeline," separate from the main Halo canon.
- The series premiered in 2022 and ended after two seasons in 2024.
- Paramount+ cancelled the series in July 2024.
The series was available to Canadian viewers through Paramount+, making it part of the streamer’s international television catalogue.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halo_(TV_series)Supports: Series premise, creators, cast, Silver Timeline continuity, and general production details.
- Halopedia — https://www.halopedia.org/Halo:_The_Television_SeriesSupports: Premiere date, season counts, episode counts, and cancellation date.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2934286/faq/Supports: Premiere date, end date, episode count, and genre information.