Paramount+’s divisive Halo TV sequence cancelled after two seasons

Paramount+ has formally cancelled its divisive live-action Halo tv sequence, with the just lately broadcast second season set to be its final on the service.

Season 1 of Paramount+’s Halo sequence aired again in 2022, almost a decade after the challenge was first introduced. It launched to a combined reception, nonetheless, drawing criticism for its writing, inconsistent tone, uneven plotting, and pacing. Halo followers additionally did not love the choice to present Grasp Chief’s face simply episodes in, or the choice to present his bum after that. And by the point he was having intercourse in entrance of Cortana, even Halo’s co-creator admitted he was “confused”.

Regardless of these considerations, preliminary viewers numbers have been good, and Paramount+ made the choice to forge forward with a second season, albeit this time underneath the watch of a new present runner. And enhancements have been promised: Grasp Chief actor Pablo Schreiber (who additionally wasn’t a fan of a number of the first season’s extra controversial decisions) stated there was “no query” Season 2 was “far stronger” forward of its airing this February.

Sadly, it appears these guarantees weren’t sufficient to get viewers again on board. Paramount+ has now confirmed to Selection that its Halo TV present is formally cancelled, saying it “is not going to transfer ahead with a 3rd season on the service”.

Nonetheless, it appears there’s nonetheless an opportunity the present would possibly dwell on elsewhere if creators Xbox, Amblin TV, and 343 Industries get their want. Citing an “particular person with information of the scenario”, Selection says all three will now try to buy the sequence round to different shops, so maybe do not write the Halo TV exhibit fairly but.