Despite the controversies, Halo was the most watched series of Paramount + in 2022

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Halo's live-action series debuted in March 2022 exclusively for the Paramount+ service. Although hardcore fans of the classic Master Chief adventures expressed their displeasure with some changes in the story and characters, the production was a success at the audience level.

THE HALO SERIES WAS A SUCCESS ON PARAMOUNT+

According to information from the Wall Street Journal (via TheGamer), the series based on the popular Xbox franchise became Paramount+'s most-watched show last year. This means it surpassed high-profile productions such as 1883 and Yellowstone, although the latter was only available on streaming services outside the United States.

HALO: The Series was the #1 show on @paramountplus last year, eclipsing Yellowstone (only available outside the US) and 1883.

Season 2 of Halo is now in production.

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The Halo adaptation was a resounding success since its debut at the beginning of last year. It became the best Paramount+ premiere and set a new record. It also had good audience levels in Mexico and other Latin American countries. Its popularity could define the content that the platform will offer.

"The success of Halo, just like that of 1883, will inevitably shape how we think about the future of Paramount+ programming," said David Nevins, head of content for the platform.

It’s not surprising that the series starring Pablo Schreiber received the green light to start a second season before the debut of the first. While the Season 2 release date is a mystery, we know that filming began in September 2022.

While the Halo series was a huge rating success, it could not fend off criticism from the community. Specifically, players lashed out at some creative decisions: from showing the Master Chief's face to having the protagonist have relationships. Still, many fans are looking forward to the new batch of episodes with great anticipation.

But tell us, did you see this production? Did it meet your expectations? What do you think about it? Let us read you in the comments.

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