How to watch 'Halo,' the new streaming series
The new action-packed series based on the best-selling Xbox Game Studios first-person shooter franchise "Halo" is now streaming on Paramount+. The series takes place hundreds of years in the future, in the midst of a massive war. In the first episode alone, the show has already significantly distinguished itself from the original plot of "Halo," while still bringing the original feel of the franchise to life onscreen.
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In "Halo," Pablo Schreiber stars as Master Chief, a supersoldier trained to battle an alien group known as the Covenant. Everything changes for him when he is forced to confront his own humanity. This exciting new series premiered March 24, exclusively on Paramount+, with new episodes now streaming weekly.
Who stars in the new "Halo" series?
Executive produced by Steven Spielberg, Paramount's new "Halo" TV series also stars Natascha McElhone, Yerin Ha, Jen Taylor, Bokeem Woodbine, Shabana Azmi, Natasha Culzac and Bentley Kalu. The sci-fi series is the latest Paramount+ original to head to space, but certainly not the first. "Halo" joins Paramount's various "Star Trek" series, including "Star Trek: Discovery," "Star Trek: Picard" and "Star Trek: Prodigy," among others.
Will there be a second season of "Halo?"
Prior to the premiere of "Halo," Paramount+ announced that the video game-inspired series is already set to have a second season.
Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about Paramount's newest series, "Halo."
(Still searching for what to stream next? Check out our guide for everything new on Amazon Prime Video and everything new on Paramount+ this month.)
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When do new "Halo" episodes come out?
"Halo" premiered Thursday, March 24, 2022 with its first episode. New episodes will drop every Thursday through May 26. The first season of "Halo" will have nine episodes.
Where to watch the new "Halo" show:
"Halo" is streaming exclusively on Paramount+ starting March 24, 2022.
Paramount+ has two subscriber tiers available -- the "Essential Plan," an ad-supported tier available at $5/month, and the "Premium Plan," an ad-free option priced at $10/month. Paramount+ also offers a one-week free trial period, so if you want to try out the first episode of "Halo," along with other titles on Paramount+, you can do it totally risk-free.
Still not sure if you're ready to sign up for Paramount+? Check out our ultimate streaming guide to find the right streaming service for you.
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Looking to upgrade your viewing experience at home so you can watch the latest Paramount+ shows, March Madness games and more? Keep reading to check out the best deals on 4K TVs, TV stands and more.
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