Halo TV show trailer debuts Cortana's new look – and fans aren't happy

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The official Halo TV show trailer has finally arrived – and fans have had plenty to say about Cortana's new look in the live-action series.

Debuted during halftime of the AFC Championship game on Sunday (January 30), the trailer gave us our first detailed look at Halo's TV adaptation. And, for the most part, it looks pretty good, even if some creative liberties have been taken with its plot and style.

But fans really can't get over Cortana's aesthetic in the upcoming Paramount Plus TV show. Traditionally, Master Chief's AI companion has been blue or purple in the iconic gaming franchise. As you can see in the image below, though, Cortana's normal hue has been replaced by a more lifelike hologram, complete with white skin and black hair:

Unsurprisingly, Halo fans have taken to social media in their droves to criticize Cortana's new look, with many hitting out at Paramount and 343 Industries, Halo's current developer, for altering the AI's beloved appearance.

On Twitter, Spartanin229's «What did you do to Cortana!?» comment summed up many fans' complaints, while Ringframe posted a screenshot of Cortana alongside a very abrupt «what the ****» message. 

Another user in MOGWILD called on fans to push for Cortana's design to be changed – a move that would be reminiscent of how Sonic the Hedgehog's aesthetic (another Paramount production, coincidentally enough) was altered after fan backlash to the speedster's initial live-action design:

Can we Sonic movie them into changing Cortana pleaseJanuary 30, 2022

Over on Reddit, detrydis said it was «weird» that Cortana's appearance had been completely changed, while Msan28 opined that they really didn't like «the humanized Cortana». 

Dontloseyourway1610 agreed with MOGWILD's tweet, too,