Halo TV Show Was A Hit On Paramount+ Despite Video Game Fan Backlash
Despite backlash from fans of the video games, the Halo TV show proved to be a hit on Paramount+ with its viewership. Developed by Kyle Killen and Steven Kane, the series marked the first major adaptation of Bungie and 343 Industries' video game franchise after Steven Spielberg's Amblin tried and failed to bring it to life on the big screen. Halo centers on supersoldier Master Chief Petty Officer John-117 as he leads a war against the theocratic-military alliance known as the Covenant, who seek to wipe out the human race and are searching for the titular world.
Pablo Schreiber led the cast of Halo as Master Chief alongside Jen Taylor reprising her role as Cortana from the games, Shabana Azmi, Natasha Culzac, Olive Gray, Yerin Ha, Bentley Kalu, Kate Kennedy, Charlie Murphy, Danny Sapani, Bokeem Woodbine and Natascha McElhone. Having premiered on Paramount+ in March, the series scored generally mixed-to-positive reviews from critics, with positive reception directed towards its action sequences, cast and visual effects, while negative responses were aimed at its derivative writing and changes from the source material. Halo also drew a lot of ire from fans of the video games, though this apparently didn't keep it from becoming a major success.
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In a recent report from Variety, it was revealed that the Halo TV show was a major hit for Paramount+. The series adaptation proved to be the second-most-watched original show for the streaming platform behind the Yellowstone prequel series 1883. The report also indicates that the Halo show led to an uptick in new subscriptions following its late March premiere on Paramount+.
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