Halo season 2 release date, cast, story, and everything you need to know
Jan. 19, 2024Get caught up on season 2 of the Halo TV show ahead of the February 8 premiere date on Paramount Plus
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You get a sense of that in these twoexclusive Halo season 2 posterswhich GamesRadar+ was able to get a hold of, each showing Master Chief and his Spartan-II unit from Silver Team encircled by a mass of Covenant Elites wielding Energy swords on what appears to be the planet of Reach. To learn when you can watch Halo season 2, to learn more about how to access it on Paramount Plus, and for all the details on the cast and story, keep reading to find everything we know so far about season 2 of the Halo TV show.
Halo season 2 release date
Halo Season 2 will comprise eight episodes. The first two will be available on February 8, and the next six will stream weekly via Paramount Plus every Thursday night. And if you’re thinking that this run seems shorter than the last you aren’t wrong, Season 2 features one fewer episode than Season 1.
Regardless, below you’ll find the fullHalo Season 2 release schedule:
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The official Halo season 2 synopsis suggests a massive step forward for the ‘Silver timeline’ is about to take place, teasing that John-117 may finally inch a little closer to one of the Halo Array installations. “Master Chief John-117 leads his team of elite Spartans against the alien threat known as the Covenant. As humanity’s best hope for winning the war, John-117 discovers his deep connection to a mysterious alien structure that holds the key to humankind’s salvation, or its destruction – the Halo.”
The Halo season 2 cast will include plenty of returning faces, including Pablo Schreiber as Master Chief, as well as a few newcomers too – including actors Joseph Morgan, Christina Rodlo, and Christina Bennington. Given the story season two appears to be tackling, the events surrounding the planet of Reach, there’s a good chance that a few of these characters may not make it through the eight episode run alive. Still, here’s the Halo season 2 cast that has been confirmed so far.
The first trailer for Halo Season 2 made its debut on January 11, a two-minute sting designed to tease out the battle between the UNSC’s elite Spartan soldiers and the Covenant over the planet of Reach – a human colony world, often considered the last defense of Earth. Read the official trailer synopsis below, or look above to watch the Halo season 2 trailer for yourself.
“Master Chief John-117 (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.”
Reviews are in for Halo season 2. At the time of writing, the show sits at 90% onRotten Tomatoeswith 10 reviews.
Here at GamesRadar+, ourHalo season 2 review, based on the first two episodes, comes in at 3 stars. “It’s all change for Halo. The second season of the Paramount Plus series unceremoniously dumps some of its more controversial aspects for a renewed focus on the war between the Covenant and the UNSC – with a new-and-improved Master Chief at its center,” wrote our reviewer Bradley Russell.
The reaction to Halo season 1 was mixed, and that’s something we even saw on-team here at GamesRadar+. The Halo TV show divided fans of thebest Halo games, many of whom were concerned by how much time Master Chief spent outside of his helmet, while other critics had issues with the pacing – something which was represented in ourHalo season 1 review roundup. Then again, one of our writers also believed thatHalo season 1 is the gold standard for video game adaptations, and that theHalo TV show was braver than the gameswhen it comes to the handling of John-117’s past. If you want to make your own mind up, you can watch the entire first season on Paramount Plus.
Or you can find our Halo Season 1 reviews below:
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Josh West is the Editor-in-Chief of GamesRadar+. He has over 15 years experience in online and print journalism, and holds a BA (Hons) in Journalism and Feature Writing. Prior to starting his current position, Josh has served as GR+’s Features Editor and Deputy Editor of games™ magazine, and has freelanced for numerous publications including 3D Artist, Edge magazine, iCreate, Metal Hammer, Play, Retro Gamer, and SFX. Additionally, he has appeared on the BBC and ITV to provide expert comment, written for Scholastic books, edited a book for Hachette, and worked as the Assistant Producer of the Future Games Show. In his spare time, Josh likes to play bass guitar and video games. Years ago, he was in a few movies and TV shows that you’ve definitely seen but will never be able to spot him in.
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