Series synopsis
Halo is an American sci-fi & fantasy action & adventure television series that premiered on Paramount+ on March 24, 2022. It ended on March 21, 2024. It was created by Kyle Killen, Steven Kane. It stars Pablo Schreiber, Natascha McElhone, Joseph Morgan and Shabana Azmi.
Depicting an epic 26th-century conflict between humanity and an alien threat known as the Covenant, the series weaves deeply drawn personal stories with action, adventure and a richly imagined vision of the future.
Premise
Depicting an epic 26th-century conflict between humanity and an alien threat known as the Covenant, the series weaves deeply drawn personal stories with action, adventure and a richly imagined vision of the future.
Premise: Rise from the fall.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Pablo Schreiber as Master Chief, Spartan-117 / John-117
- Natascha McElhone as Dr. Catherine Halsey
- Joseph Morgan as James Ackerson
- Shabana Azmi as Margaret Parangosky
- Christina Bennington as Cortana
- Natasha Culzac as Riz-028
- Olive Gray as Dr. Miranda Keyes
- Yerin Ha as Kwan Ha
Supporting cast
- Bentley Kalu as Vannak-134
- Kate Kennedy as Kai-125
- Charlie Murphy as Makee
- Fiona O'Shaughnessy as Laera
- Cristina Rodlo as Corporal Talia Perez
- Danny Sapani as Jacob Keyes
- Jen Taylor as Cortana (voice)
- Viktor Åkerblom as Arbiter Var 'Gatanai
- Tylan Bailey as Kessler
- Bokeem Woodbine as Soren-066
Guest cast
- Jamie Beamish as Kaidon
- Nneka Okoye as Djanka
- Shaun Aylward as Esso
- Hayley Canham as Cara
- Zachary Hing as Neru
- Olivia Liu as Faaz
- Miklós Béres as Sentry
- Chan Woo Lim as Flight Tech Doan
- Mirjam Novak as Flight Tech Tesic
- Dávid Csányi as Colonel Stacker
- Sebastián Viveros as Sergeant Mendez
- Sarah Ridgeway as John's Mother
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 52 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 35 | March 24, 2022 | July 23, 2024 |
| Season 1 | 9 | March 24, 2022 | May 19, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 8 | February 8, 2024 | March 21, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pablo Schreiber on Becoming the Master Chief Sydnee is joined by the Master Chief himself, Pablo Schreiber, Master Chief's highly advanced A.I., Cortana, and AEW professional wrestler Adam Cole. |
March 24, 2022 |
| 2 |
Bokeem Woodbine on Soren, a Spartan Gone AWOL Host Sydnee Goodman takes viewers behind the scenes of Episode 2 ("Unbound") with actor Bokeem Woodbine, Director Otto Bathurst, as well as some lucky fans who got to attend the red carpet premiere. |
March 31, 2022 |
| 3 |
Charlie Murphy Sheds Light on the Mystery of Makee On the latest installment, we dive into Episode 3, "Emergence." Here, host Sydnee Goodman talks with star Charlie Murphy (Makee). Plus, see how the show built one of its most impressive sets and meet some of the most passionate Halo fans in the world. |
April 7, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Contact In the year 2552, humans on the planet Madrigal have been fighting for independence from Earth, but a fatal encounter with the Alien Covenant complicates things. Master Chief John 117 and his super-soldier “Spartans” join the fight. After the battle, Master Chief heads to his home planet of Reach with a Madrigal survivor and a mysterious object he discovered on the planet. But a controversial order has John questioning his mission, and himself. |
March 24, 2022 |
| 2 |
Unbound John takes Kwan to an old friend and learns more about the mystery object, which the Covenant and Makee are determined to steal. With the alien threat growing, Dr. Halsey has a plan to deal with John’s unpredictable behavior. |
March 31, 2022 |
| 3 |
Emergence John meets his new partner, and he discovers secrets inside his own memory. Kwan wants to return to Madrigal to continue her people’s fight for independence, but Soren has other plans for her. Makee initiates her plan to retrieve the Madrigal object, with deadly consequences. |
April 7, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sanctuary A deadly evacuation mission signals a shift in Master Chief's war with the Covenant. On Reach, a new regime takes the reins at FLEETCOM. John senses a looming threat close to home. |
February 8, 2024 |
| 2 |
Sword John pushes Silver Team to its limit as he searches for missing Spartans; Kai worries about John's stability. Kwan finds the Rubble is a far more dangerous place in Soren's absence. Halsey seeks the identity of her captor. |
February 8, 2024 |
| 3 |
Visegrad John and Silver Team embark on an unsanctioned mission. Laera, Kwan and Kessler must escape Soren's mutinous crew. Ackerson receives troubling intelligence from Cortana. The threat of an attack forces Ackerson to make an irrevocable decision. |
February 15, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Paramount+ |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 24, 2022 |
| Last aired | March 21, 2024 |
| Status | Canceled |
| Schedule | Thursday |