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Halo TV Series Details

Based on	Halo by Bungie & 343 Industries
Country	United States
Language	English
Genres	Action-adventure, Drama, Military science fiction
Seasons	2
Episodes	17
Release date	March 24, 2022 – March 21, 2024
Running time	40–61 minutes
Age rating	TV-14
Starring	Pablo Schreiber, Shabana Azmi, Natasha Culzac, Olive Gray, Yerin Ha, Bentley Kalu, Kate Kennedy, Charlie Murphy, Danny Sapani, Jen Taylor, Bokeem Woodbine, Natascha McElhone, Joseph Morgan, Christina Bennington, Fiona O’Shaughnessy, Cristina Rodlo, Viktor Åkerblom, Tylan Bailey, Harry Lloyd
Developed by	Kyle Killen, Steven Kane
Showrunners	Kyle Killen, Steven Kane, David Wiener
Directed by	Otto Bathurst, Jonathan Liebesman, Roel Reiné, Dennie Gordon, Debs Paterson, Craig Zisk, Jessica Lowrey
Written by	Steven Kane, Kyle Killen, Basil Lee Kreimendahl, Justine Juel Gillmer, Ahmadu Garba, David Wiener, Silka Luisa, Richard Robbins, Tom Hemmings, Sarah McCarron, Marisha Mukerjee
Produced by	Sheila Hockin, Charlotte Keating, Michael Armbruster, Sarah McCarron, Pablo Schreiber, Natascha McElhone, Nick Iannelli
Executive producers	Steven Spielberg, Steven Kane, Kiki Wolfkill, Frank O’Connor, Bonnie Ross, Justin Falvey, Darryl Frank, Otto Bathurst, Toby Leslie, Kyle Killen, Scott Pennington, David Wiener, Gian Paolo Varani
Cinematography by	Karl Walter Lindenlaub, Eric Kress, Ed Wild, Carl Sundberg, Andrew Commis, Nicola Daley
Edited by	Aaron Marshall, Dan Briceno, Geoff Ashenhurst, Roderick Deogrades, Carmela Iandoli, Nicholas Wong
Music by	Bear McCreary, Martin O’Donnell (themes), Michael Salvatori (themes), Sean Callery, Sparks & Shadows
Casting by	Jina Jay, Olivia Brittain
Production Design by	Sophie Becher, James Foster
Art Direction by	Matthew Hywel-Davies, Attila Illés, Jim McCallum, Jiri Karasek, Andrew Ackland-Snow, Richard Campling, Renátó Cseh, Brett Hirson, Áron Horvàth, Gergely Rieger, Matt Sims, Kiera Tudway, Justin Warburton-Brown, Leandre Lagrange, Francesc Masso, Patrick O’Connor, Catherine Palmer, Guy Potgieter, Norbert Nagy, Katja Soltes, Gary McGinty, Chris Peters
Set Decoration by	Nimrod Hajdu, Kristóf Barta, Korinna Csoka, Adam Polgar, Guy Potgieter, Attila Soós, Csilla Farkasréti Koczóné, Gergely Papp, Dávid Virágh, Nina Putz
Costume Design by	Giovanni Lipari, Jane Holland, Jill M. Ohanneson
Production Company	Showtime Networks, 343 Industries, Amblin Television, Chapter Eleven, One Big Picture, David Wiener
Original Network	Paramount+
Budget	$90–200 million

Halo Cast & Characters

Main

Pablo Schreiber as Master Chief Petty Officer John-117, a towering, genetically-engineered Spartan supersoldier and the leader of Silver Team.
Logan Shearer portrays a teenage John.
Casper Knopf portrays a child John.
Shabana Azmi as Admiral Margaret Parangosky, the commander-in-chief of the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI).
Natasha Culzac as Riz-028, a Spartan member of Silver Team.
Olive Gray as Commander Miranda Keyes, a UNSC (United Nations Space Command) officer and scientist and the daughter of Jacob Keyes and Catherine Halsey.
Yerin Ha as Kwan Ha, an Insurrectionist teenager from the Outer Colony planet of Madrigal and Jin Ha’s daughter
Bentley Kalu as Vannak-134, a Spartan member of Silver Team.
Kate Kennedy as Kai-125, a Spartan member of Silver Team.
Charlie Murphy as Makee, a misanthropic human member of the Covenant who was raised by the Hierarchs as a “Blessed One”.
Zazie Hayhurst portrays a young Makee.
Danny Sapani as Captain Jacob Keyes, a seasoned UNSC officer and the father of Miranda Keyes.
Jen Taylor and Christina Bennington (season 2) as Cortana, an artificial intelligence (AI) construct modeled on the brain of Dr. Halsey and implanted in the brain of Master Chief as a means of influencing his decisions. Taylor reprises her voice role from the Halo video game series and also provides motion capture for the character in the first season, while Bennington physically portrays the character in the second season.
Bokeem Woodbine as Soren-066, a Spartan deserter who later became a pirate on the Rubble.
Jude Cudjoe portrays a teenage Soren.
Natascha McElhone as Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Halsey, a scientist for the UNSC, the creator of the SPARTAN-II program, and the mother of Miranda Keyes.
McElhone also portrays two flash clones of Halsey.
Joseph Morgan as Colonel James Ackerson (season 2), a formidable intelligence operative who has spent his career climbing the ranks of the UNSC’s secretive Office of Naval Intelligence.
Fiona O’Shaughnessy as Laera (season 2; guest season 1), Soren’s wife.
Cristina Rodlo as Talia Perez (season 2), a corporal specializing in linguistics for a UNSC Marine Corps communications unit before later joining the SPARTAN-III program.
Viktor Åkerblom as Arbiter Var ‘Gatanai (season 2), a high-ranking Elite who leads the Covenant’s invasion of Reach. Åkerblom both voices and provides motion capture for the character.
Tylan Bailey as Kessler (season 2; guest season 1), Soren’s son.
Harry Lloyd voices “The Monitor” (season 2),[20] a Forerunner AI construct and the caretaker of Halo.
Recurring
Burn Gorman as Vinsher Grath (season 1), a politician and UNSC collaborator who suppresses the Insurrectionist movement on Madrigal.
Ryan McParland as Dr. Adun Saly (season 1), Dr. Halsey’s assistant.
The Hierarchs (season 1), the leaders of the Covenant High Council:
Julian Bleach voices the Prophet of Mercy.
Karl Johnson voices the Prophet of Truth.
Hilton McRae voices the Prophet of Regret.
Sarah Ridgeway as John’s mother (season 1)
Duncan Pow as John’s father (season 1)

Guest

Jeong-hwan Kong as General Jin Ha (season 1), Kwan’s father and an Insurrectionist leader on Madrigal.
Jamie Beamish as the motion capture model of:
The Kaidon (season 1), the Covenant Elite survivor of the Battle of Madrigal.
Uto ‘Mdama (season 2), a Covenant Elite priest who serves under The Arbiter.
Keir Dullea as Fleet Admiral Lord Terrence Hood (season 1), the commander-in-chief of UNSC FLEETCOM.
Johann Myers as Reth (season 1), a former Covenant prisoner who had been driven insane.
Yuna Shin as Soojin Ha (season 1), Kwan’s aunt and a member of the Insurrectionists.
Angie Cepeda as Violetta Franco (season 1), a bounty hunter hired by Vinsher.
Josette Simon as Desiderata (season 1), the leader of the Mystics.
Olwen Fouéré as The Mother (season 2), a shaman on the planet Sanctuary.
Ivanno Jeremiah as Antares (season 2), the second-in-command of Soren’s crew.
Marvin Jones III as Louis-036 (season 2), Riz’s personal trainer and a former Spartan who retired due to becoming blind.
Christian Ochoa Lavernia as Danilo (season 2), Louis’ husband.
Bronte Carmichael as Julia (season 2), Ackerson’s sister.
Bill Paterson as Ackerson’s father (season 2)
Anna Koval as Captain Briggs (season 2), the leader of a UNSC black ops unit who reports to Ackerson.
Dani Klupsch as Lieutenant Mullins (season 2), the team leader of Talia’s squad of Spartan-IIIs.Pablo Schreiber as Master Chief Petty Officer John-117, a towering, genetically-engineered Spartan supersoldier and the leader of Silver Team.
Logan Shearer portrays a teenage John.
Casper Knopf portrays a child John.
Shabana Azmi as Admiral Margaret Parangosky, the commander-in-chief of the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI).
Natasha Culzac as Riz-028, a Spartan member of Silver Team.
Olive Gray as Commander Miranda Keyes, a UNSC (United Nations Space Command) officer and scientist and the daughter of Jacob Keyes and Catherine Halsey.
Yerin Ha as Kwan Ha, an Insurrectionist teenager from the Outer Colony planet of Madrigal and Jin Ha’s daughter
Bentley Kalu as Vannak-134, a Spartan member of Silver Team.
Kate Kennedy as Kai-125, a Spartan member of Silver Team.
Charlie Murphy as Makee, a misanthropic human member of the Covenant who was raised by the Hierarchs as a “Blessed One”.
Zazie Hayhurst portrays a young Makee.
Danny Sapani as Captain Jacob Keyes, a seasoned UNSC officer and the father of Miranda Keyes.
Jen Taylor and Christina Bennington (season 2) as Cortana, an artificial intelligence (AI) construct modeled on the brain of Dr. Halsey and implanted in the brain of Master Chief as a means of influencing his decisions. Taylor reprises her voice role from the Halo video game series and also provides motion capture for the character in the first season, while Bennington physically portrays the character in the second season.
Bokeem Woodbine as Soren-066, a Spartan deserter who later became a pirate on the Rubble.
Jude Cudjoe portrays a teenage Soren.
Natascha McElhone as Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Halsey, a scientist for the UNSC, the creator of the SPARTAN-II program, and the mother of Miranda Keyes.
McElhone also portrays two flash clones of Halsey.
Joseph Morgan as Colonel James Ackerson (season 2), a formidable intelligence operative who has spent his career climbing the ranks of the UNSC’s secretive Office of Naval Intelligence.
Fiona O’Shaughnessy as Laera (season 2; guest season 1), Soren’s wife.
Cristina Rodlo as Talia Perez (season 2), a corporal specializing in linguistics for a UNSC Marine Corps communications unit before later joining the SPARTAN-III program.
Viktor Åkerblom as Arbiter Var ‘Gatanai (season 2), a high-ranking Elite who leads the Covenant’s invasion of Reach. Åkerblom both voices and provides motion capture for the character.
Tylan Bailey as Kessler (season 2; guest season 1), Soren’s son.
Harry Lloyd voices “The Monitor” (season 2), a Forerunner AI construct and the caretaker of Halo.

Recurring

Burn Gorman as Vinsher Grath (season 1), a politician and UNSC collaborator who suppresses the Insurrectionist movement on Madrigal.
Ryan McParland as Dr. Adun Saly (season 1), Dr. Halsey’s assistant.
The Hierarchs (season 1), the leaders of the Covenant High Council:
Julian Bleach voices the Prophet of Mercy.
Karl Johnson voices the Prophet of Truth.
Hilton McRae voices the Prophet of Regret.
Sarah Ridgeway as John’s mother (season 1)
Duncan Pow as John’s father (season 1)

Guest

Jeong-hwan Kong as General Jin Ha (season 1), Kwan’s father and an Insurrectionist leader on Madrigal.
Jamie Beamish as the motion capture model of:
The Kaidon (season 1), the Covenant Elite survivor of the Battle of Madrigal.
Uto ‘Mdama (season 2), a Covenant Elite priest who serves under The Arbiter.
Keir Dullea as Fleet Admiral Lord Terrence Hood (season 1), the commander-in-chief of UNSC FLEETCOM.
Johann Myers as Reth (season 1), a former Covenant prisoner who had been driven insane.
Yuna Shin as Soojin Ha (season 1), Kwan’s aunt and a member of the Insurrectionists.
Angie Cepeda as Violetta Franco (season 1), a bounty hunter hired by Vinsher.
Josette Simon as Desiderata (season 1), the leader of the Mystics.
Olwen Fouéré as The Mother (season 2), a shaman on the planet Sanctuary.
Ivanno Jeremiah as Antares (season 2), the second-in-command of Soren’s crew.
Marvin Jones III as Louis-036 (season 2), Riz’s personal trainer and a former Spartan who retired due to becoming blind.
Christian Ochoa Lavernia as Danilo (season 2), Louis’ husband.
Bronte Carmichael as Julia (season 2), Ackerson’s sister.
Bill Paterson as Ackerson’s father (season 2)
Anna Koval as Captain Briggs (season 2), the leader of a UNSC black ops unit who reports to Ackerson.
Dani Klupsch as Lieutenant Mullins (season 2), the team leader of Talia’s squad of Spartan-IIIs.

Halo Storyline

Halo is set in the 26th century and follows the conflict between humanity and a formidable alien alliance known as the Covenant. The story is centered around Master Chief Petty Officer John-117, a super-soldier of the Spartan-II program, and several other major characters from the video games series.

Executive producer Kiki Wolfkill revealed that the series is a standalone story that takes place within its own “Silver Timeline” that is separate from and inspired by the core canon and lore of the transmedia franchise rather than a continuation, adaptation, prequel, or sequel, explaining that they wished to give the two Halo canons a chance to evolve individually to suit their media.

About Halo TV Series

Halo is an American military science fiction television series developed by Kyle Killen and Steven Kane for the streaming service Paramount+. Based on the video game franchise created by Bungie and developed by 343 Industries.

The television series went through development delays, originally planned for release in 2015, then postponed to 2019 with Rupert Wyatt as director and executive producer.
The release was further delayed to 2020, before finally premiering in 2022 with Otto Bathurst replacing Wyatt in both roles.
In May 2013, Steven Spielberg joined as an executive producer for a television series based on the Halo video game franchise, distributed by Xbox Entertainment Studios and produced by Amblin Television.
By August 2015, the series was still in active development.
On June 28, 2018, Showtime ordered 10 episodes, with Kyle Killen as showrunner, writer, and executive producer, and Rupert Wyatt as director and executive producer.
On August 12, 2018, it was announced that Master Chief would be the lead, with a new story that would respect the video games’ canon.
On December 3, 2018, Wyatt stepped down as director and executive producer due to scheduling conflicts.
Otto Bathurst replaced Wyatt in February 2019, directing the pilot and several episodes.
The episode count was reduced from 10 to 9.
Steven Kane joined as co-showrunner alongside Killen in March 2019.
On February 24, 2021, the series moved from Showtime to Paramount+ due to Showtime’s brand not aligning with the show’s scope.
On June 25, 2021, it was reported that Kane and Killen would exit as showrunners after season one, with Kane leaving before production began.
Kane took the lead during post-production but would not return if the series was renewed for a second season.
In January 2022, executive producer Justin Falvey revealed plans for multiple seasons and that David Wiener was being considered as the showrunner for season two, with Kane staying as a consultant.
On February 15, 2022, Paramount+ renewed the series for a second season, with Wiener set as showrunner and executive producer.
In July 2024, the series was canceled after two seasons. The producers and production companies 343 Industries and Amblin Television began seeking a new home for a potential third season.
From April to August 2019, the cast for the series was announced, with Pablo Schreiber cast as Master Chief.
Other cast members include Yerin Ha, Natascha McElhone, Bokeem Woodbine, Shabana Azmi, Bentley Kalu, Natasha Culzac, and Kate Kennedy.
In November 2020, Jen Taylor replaced McElhone as Cortana.
In September 2022, Joseph Morgan and Cristina Rodlo joined the cast, while Fiona O’Shaughnessy and Tylan Bailey were promoted to series regulars for the second season.
Principal photography began in October 2019.
The series spent over $40 million on production costs in 2019.
Five episodes were filmed and re-edited under the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown, with production on the sixth episode and reshoots planned in Ontario, Canada.
Filming fully resumed in Budapest, Hungary in February 2021.
The total production cost for the series, including post-production, is estimated to be between $90–200 million for the first season.
Filming for the second season began on September 15, 2022, in Iceland and wrapped on May 1, 2023.
In February 2022, Sean Callery was revealed as the composer for the first season’s score.
In February 2024, Bear McCreary’s studio, Sparks & Shadows, was announced to compose the music for the second season, with McCreary creating a new main title theme incorporating themes from the Halo video game series by Martin O’Donnell and Michael Salvatori.
A soundtrack album for the first season was released digitally in November 2024, over two years after the season’s release.
The first trailer for the series debuted online during the 2022 AFC Championship Game, also revealing the March release date.
Tie-in content for Halo Infinite, including in-game cosmetics, was released on May 10, 2022, for the game’s multiplayer component.

Halo Release Date

Season	Episodes	First Released	Last Released
1	9	March 24, 2022	May 19, 2022
2	8	February 8, 2024	March 21, 2024

Halo season 1 premiered on March 24, 2022, and ran until May 19. It was met with mostly positive reviews from critics, with praise given for its action scenes, cast, and visual effects but criticism for its derivative writing and alterations from the source material.

A second season premiered on February 8, 2024, and ran for eight episodes until March 21. It was met with positive reviews from critics, who declared it to be an improvement over the previous season. In July 2024, the series was canceled after two seasons.

Halo Episodes

Season 1, Episode 1: Contact (March 24, 2022)

In the year 2552, humans on the planet Madrigal fight 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.

Season 1, Episode 2: Unbound (March 31, 2022)

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.

Season 1, Episode 3: Emergence (April 7, 2022)

John meets his new partner and discovers secrets in his own memory; Kwan wants to continue her people’s fight for independence, but Soren has different plans for her; Makee’s plan to retrieve the Madrigal object has deadly consequences.

Season 1, Episode 4: Homecoming (April 14, 2022)

Guided by his visions, John takes Halsey and Cortana back to where it all began, looking for answers from his past. With Soren along for protection, Kwan goes in search of an army.

Season 1, Episode 5: Reckoning (April 21, 2022)

On the run and out of options, Kwan and Soren have a difference of opinion. With the possibility of finding the mysterious Halo on everyone’s minds, John makes a horrible discovery. And the war rears its ugly head.

Season 1, Episode 6: Solace (April 28, 2022)

Survivors of the battle with the Covenant return to Reach. John confronts Dr. Halsey and her lies. The new prisoner seems to know John better than he knows himself. The mysterious artifact shows John something startling.

Season 1, Episode 7: Inheritance (May 5, 2022)

Kwan’s journey to uncover her family’s “true purpose” takes her deep into the deserts of Madrigal. Søren obsesses over unfinished business.

Season 1, Episode 8: Allegiance (May 12, 2022)

John and Makee come to terms with their shared vision. Halsey has one last chance to save her mission, and herself. As things come to a head, everyone must choose a side.

Season 1, Episode 9: Transcendence (May 19, 2022)

Beaten, battered, and betrayed, John 117 leads the Spartans on a suicide mission to find the Halo and save humanity.

Season 2, Episode 1: Sanctuary (February 8, 2024)

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. Season premiere.

Season 2, Episode 2: Sword (February 8, 2024)

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.

Season 2, Episode 3: Visegrad (February 15, 2024)

John goes rogue with Silver Team. Laera, Kwan and Kessler attempt escape from mutineers. Cortana gives Ackerson alarming intel. Looming attack forces Ackerson’s fateful choice.

Season 2, Episode 4: Reach (February 22, 2024)

As the Covenant start their assault on Reach, John and Perez fight to join up with Fleetcom. Halsey and Soren form an unlikely alliance.

Season 2, Episode 5: Aleria (February 29, 2024)

In the aftermath of defeat, the survivors struggle to pick up the pieces. On the desolate planet of Aleria, John grapples with an unprecedented loss. Soren and Laera search for their missing son.

Season 2, Episode 6: Onyx (March 7, 2024)

John seeks revenge on a secret ONI planet. Perez trains to become a new kind of soldier. Kai finds herself torn between her Spartan code and her loyalty to Master Chief. Makee turns to Cortana for help in her search for the Halo.

Season 2, Episode 7: Thermopylae (March 14, 2024)

John-117 comes face to face with Makee. A revelation leads Ackerson to question his loyalties. Soren and Laera’s relationship begins to fracture. Halsey, Kwan and Miranda work to solve a mystery.

Season 2, Episode 8: Halo (March 21, 2024)

The climactic battle for the Halo begins. John makes a fateful choice. Soren and Kwan undertake a rescue mission. Halsey and Miranda unleash an ancient horror.