Master Chief will be a "lead character" in the Halo TV show – just don’t expect a retread of the games

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Mark 2020 on your calendars, people

Despite being stuck in limbo for some time, the Halo TV show is finally lifting off – and early signs sure sound promising. A whole wave of new details have come flooding in, with everything from Master Chief’s place in the TV universe, to a potential release date and beyond all cropping up. So, when can we expect to finish the fight and, uhh, start the binge? Let’s take a look…

The series, which is mooted to premiere on Showtime, has been fleshed out somewhat thanks to a talk at the Television Critics’ Association (via /Film). Among the key reveals were Master Chief being a “lead character” in the TV franchise and “an important part of our series,” according to President of Programming at Showtime, Gary Levine. We can’t have a Halo show without John-117 now, can we?

As for the plot: it’s early days yet but expect the story to revolve around the men and women behind the Spartan armour, with it being an original story that still remains true to the beloved series. 

So, when can we expect to see it? Surprisingly soon, actually. Levine indicates a 2020 release date as a very real possibility despite the Halo TV show being an “enormous undertaking.”

Bradley Russell
Bradley Russell

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