Halo (헤일로) series actor Joseph Morgan stated that viewers don't need to watch season 1 to enjoy season 2, which is releasing today. He plays the new character James Ackerson in season 2.
Joseph Morgan mentioned that Halo season 2 is a great starting point for newcomers. While describing season 1 as a decent TV series, he explained that season 2 marks a fresh start with a new version. This change seems to be due to the replacement of the showrunner for season 2.
The Halo TV series has seen frequent changes in leadership. Steven Spielberg initially spearheaded the TV series production. After a lengthy delay, Kyle Killien took over as showrunner in 2018, but he departed before the completion of season 1. Steven Kane stepped in as the new showrunner, but he also left the project after finishing season 1.
David Wiener, the new showrunner for season 2, appears to have created a somewhat detached season 2 from the first season. Season 1, in particular, featured numerous showrunner changes, leading to a rather disorganized storyline with conflicting or irrelevant plotlines. David Wiener and the creative team plan to explore a more refined and grounded storyline.
Wiener specifically mentioned that he aims to strike a balance between the expectations of TV series and game fans. In the game, the protagonist, Master Chief, never reveals his face. However, in the TV series, Master Chief's face is visible in almost every shot. While the game may have concealed Chief's face to enhance player identification, it also contributed to the character's mystique.
Paramount+ original series Halo season 2 will be available on Tving (and Paramount+ in the US) tonight.
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