Halo, one of the most successful video game television adaptations, returns with season 2.
Despite initial controversy over the portrayal of the main character and a plot that deviated from canon, the series about a battle between humans and aliens won the hearts of viewers.
Halo was the most-watched title on its parent platform, Paramount+, in 2022. The creators were seemingly prepared for their show’s success, as they greenlit Season 2 before Season 1 even premiered. its streaming debut. Here’s everything you need to know about it.
What time does Halo season 2 come out on Paramount+?
Halo season 2 will begin its first two episodes on Paramount+ tomorrow, Thursday February 8, 2024. New episodes are expected to arrive at 3am ET/8am GMT.
New episodes will be released every Thursday at 3am ET/8am GMT. The second season of the series consists of eight episodes.
In the United States, the basic ad-supported subscription called Paramount+ Essential costs $5.99 per month or $59.99 per year. You can also upgrade your tier and get ad-free Paramount+ with Showtime for $11.99 per month or $119.99 per year.
In the UK, there is only one subscription tier, which is thankfully ad-free. It costs £6.99 per month or £69.90 per year.
Don’t forget that Paramount+ offers a 7-day free trial.
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What is the plot of Halo season 2?
Spoilers for season 1 below.
The series centers on the supersoldier character John-117, known as Master Chief. He commands an elite Spartan military unit that leads the fight against the aliens known as the Covenant.
Unlike his game prototype, John often appears without a helmet and has a more human character. However, at the dramatic end of season 1, he decides to merge with Cortana, his AI companion, in order to survive. This could mean that his personality will change during the second season of the series.
As the creators confirmed, viewers will experience a time jump at the start of season 2. Approximately six months will pass since the final events of the first season. Meanwhile, John and his team will recover from the bloody battle they participated in and prepare for the next fight.
As the official description for season 2 says:
In season two, Master Chief John-117 leads his team of elite Spartans against the alien threat known as the Covenant. Following a shocking event on a desolate planet, John can’t shake the feeling that his war is about to change and risks everything to prove what no one else will believe: that the Covenant are preparing to attack. the greatest bastion of humanity. As the galaxy teeters on the brink, John embarks on a journey to find the key to humanity’s salvation, or extinction: the Halo.
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Who stars in Halo season 2?
In the new episodes, we will see many familiar faces from season 1 again:
- Pablo Schreiber as Master Chief
- Jane Taylor like Cortana
- Bokeem Woodbine like Soren
- Shabana Azmi as Admiral Margaret Parangosky
- Natasha McElhone as Dr. Catherine Halsey
- Natacha Culzac as Rice
- Olive gray as Dr. Miranda Keyes
- Bentley Kalou as there is
- Kate Kennedy like Kai
- Yerin Ha like Kwan Ha
- Danny Sapani as Captain Jacob Keyes
- Tylan Bailey like Kessler
- Fiona O’Shaughnessy like Laera
The cast also includes new actors. Joseph Morgan plays James Ackerson, an ambitious, high-ranking officer in the UNSC military. He is the main rival of Dr. Catherine Halsey and one of the leaders of the Spartan-III program, which allows for cheaper and faster production of supersoldiers.
As Morgan describes his character (via Collider):
First you’re going to say, “Oh, I hate that guy,” and then I’m going to convince you, and you’re going to say, “Fuck. I want to hate him, but I’m starting to really like him,” and then at the end, you’re going to say, “You know what? This guy is my favorite character.
Christina Rodlo appears as Talia Perez, a young soldier who joins the Spartan-III project.
Is there a trailer for Halo Season 2?
A new war awaits the heroes in the official trailer for season 2:
The second trailer introduces James Ackerson, a ruthless colonel in the UNSC army, who launches a SPARTAN-III program in the games.
Get a taste of what’s to come by watching an exclusive preview of Season 2:
Halo Season 2 Episode Release Schedule
Here is the schedule for all the episodes on Paramount+:
- Episode 1 and 2 – February 8, 2024
- Episode 3 – February 15, 2024
- Episode 4 – February 22, 2024
- Episode 5 – February 29, 2024
- Episode 6 – March 7, 2024
- Episode 7 – March 14, 2024
- Episode 8 – March 21, 2024
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