This March 24 arrives at Paramount+ the long-awaited series inspired by the video game universe of Halo. After multiple attempts to bring this saga to the movies and television, we are finally just a short time away from enjoying the story of master Chief in a different format.
Being based on such beloved intellectual property, many people are already waiting to see it. Thanks to paramount we had the opportunity to enjoy the first two episodes of the series of Halo. Here we leave you our opinion about these and what they could predict for the future of this production.
A series with elements that Halo fans will appreciate
the series of Halo immediately puts us in this world set in the 26th century. Humanity no longer only inhabits the Land, but is already scattered on several planets. The story begins with one who is unexpectedly attacked by a group of elites from the Covenant.
Just a few minutes after starting, Halo gives us a great action scene. This is where we find several very recognizable elements of video games. The sounds of the weapons are practically the same and there are shots that make us feel as if we are playing.
It is here that we are also shown the tone of the series. Although it presents us with a war between humans and aliens, it does so in a very serious and even brutal way. Fighting has consequences, even for the innocent who don’t participate, just like real wars. This becomes clear in the first minutes of Halo.
Besides, we are in a broken world. The games just put us on the UNSC Like the heroes of humanity. Here we have an organization that is not perfect and that is capable of doing whatever it takes to meet its objectives or add people to its ranks. Not to mention that the human race has its own problems besides the Covenant.
Not the Master Chief you were used to
It was said before its release that the Halo series would allow us to explore more of Master Chief. This is also cemented from the first episode, where we are shown a complex John-117. In the games we have an almost infallible and heroic soldier, who doesn’t say much. Here we have a flawed person with doubts about his duty.
We also see Master Chief as the head of a squad made up of him and three other Spartans. In his interactions we can glimpse a bit of the strategist who is actually our protagonist. In addition to adding more layers to his character, because he no longer only cares about him and his mission. He now has a small group in charge of him and it seems that their relationships go beyond simple military interaction.
Another of the great differences of the series of Halo is that we finally see the face of John-117. The actor who played him paul schreiber, indicated in the past that this was very important to empathize with the character. The truth is that he was right, because his face gives us windows to the true feelings of this super soldier. Something that wouldn’t be so easy with his huge green helmet.
The interpretation of Schreiber it has its nuances. When it’s time to get serious, he does it very well, but he also gives us moments of fear and vulnerability. Not to mention that it very well represents the personality of a being whose only interactions were with his superiors. See the main character Halo interacting with families in an awkward way is quite curious.
The Halo universe comes to life in spectacular fashion
Another of the elements that stood out the most in these first episodes of Halo It was production design. the armor of Master Chief, the pelican and warthogs they are very well done and seem to be taken directly from the games. Special mention for Covenantwhose elites they look immensely imposing.
There is also a scenario that comes from the games, which we will not spoil, but seeing it brought to life was a pleasant surprise. Also in the sound department we find many immediately recognizable audio clips. I’m sure many will want to play when they hear the plasma rifles and how our protagonist’s shield recharges.
A story adjacent to what we know
One point we should mention is that the series doesn’t exactly follow what we’ve seen in the games. Although familiar characters and locations appear, some receive substantial changes. In addition, a new and mysterious woman appears who did not appear in other media.
The changes may upset some fans of Halo, but we thought they work well for the world of the series. Also, in this way all the viewers can enjoy this story regardless of whether they had experience with video games or not. Not to mention, it leaves room to surprise even longtime fans and explore things that were left opaque in games.
For now the first two episodes served to establish a mystery that will surely unfold in the rest of the season. We personally can’t wait to see what comes next. Let’s hope it stays that way Halo in the remainder of its history,which could take quite a few seasons. Will you give it a try when it opens on March 24?
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