Summary
Haloseason 2 actor Joseph Morgan made an interesting statement regarding the show’s new season, which premieres later this week. Following the controversial first season ofHalo, some fans are hoping for a reformed approach inHaloseason 2.
Haloseason 1 was mostly disliked by fans, who were surprised by the show’s decision to frequently remove Master Chief’s helmet and sometimes place him in vulnerable emotional scenarios. The negative reaction extended to some ofHalo’s original creators, like whenoneHaloco-creator publicly pannedthe show for its significant departures from the games. Once Paramount greenlitHalo’s season 2, many fans hoped it would implement a new approach. AHaloactor’s recent comments seem to back up that hope.
During an interview withGamesRadar+, Morgan saidHaloseason 2 would be a suitable starting point for new fans looking to watch Paramount’s sci-fi show. He emphasized thatHaloseason 1 still features some solid episodes in addition to strong performances from his fellow cast members, but thatHaloseason 2 is in some ways a “new version” of Paramount’s initial efforts.Halo’s second season will cover the growing war between Humanity and the Covenant. It will also feature the Fall of Reach, an almost mythical event withinHalolore explored in the gameHalo: Reachas and the firstHalobook,Halo: The Fall of Reach.
The Fall of Reach covers the invasion of Humanity’s most important stronghold, other than Earth, and is a dark moment withinHalo’s overarching story. The event sees Humanity demoralized after its planet-spanning military fortress is overrun by superior Covenant forces, marking a desperate point in the war where Humanity must increasingly rely on supersoldier Spartans like Master Chief. Some fanshopeHaloseason 2 will use this event to returnto the franchise’s roots, which seems to be a real possibility following Morgan’s comments and Paramount’s decision to hire a new showrunner for the follow-up season.
In a recent interview with Game Rant,Halo’s Master Chief actor Pablo Schreiber explainedthere are “many shifts” from season 1 to season 2 and that fans can expect a tonal change towards a “darker, more mysterious, deeper, more interesting” world. Schreiber creditedHalo’s new showrunner, David Wiener, for reorganizing the show’s approach.
Recently, Schreiber alsodefendedHalo’s decision to remove Master Chief’s helmet. He explained that the show couldn’t truly explore the character of Master Chief without ever showing his face. While his point is understandable, many fans hopeHaloseason 2 will return to the franchise’s roots of a desperate, gritty, and awe-inspiring universe that sees Humanity making its final stand.
Haloseason 2 premieres on Paramount Plus on June 21, 2025.
Halo
Halo is a science fiction first-person shooter and part of Microsoft’s Xbox Game Studios. The franchise development originated with Bungie but has since transferred to 343 Industries. The series centers on a conflict between humanity and various alien species over installations called Halos, superweapons created by a mysterious race known as Forerunners. Launching in 2001 with Halo: Combat Evolved, the franchise has also spun off into books, comics, animated films, live-action TV, and much more.
