From the first season of Showtime’s Halo Television Series, many were excited the long-awaited official live-action adaptation of the iconic Xbox series. And while some aspects are accounted for accurately, plenty of the story beats by the end of Season 1 left fans mixed or downright disappointed. But, the big takeaway was the record viewings for the platform. Enough so that Paramount executives viewed it as a start of a greater franchise for the future.
So, of course, that means a Season 2 is due to come. And, it has been with trailers and advertisements for some time now. The emphasis on ‘The Fall of Reach’ exciting fans choosing to return for the next installment when it airs on February 8th. Even more, early scores for Halo Season 2 are also strong just short of 90 percent on Rotten Tomatoes giving the series a nice change of pace from its initial debut for Season 1.
In celebration of the airing for Season 2, Microsoft is gifting Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members a free 30-day trial for Paramount+ to catch the new slew of episodes roll out; similar to the first season arriving.
The second season of the epic hit series “Halo” will premiere February 8, with two all-new episodes, on Paramount+. Starting today, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members, who are new to Paramount+, can experience all of the action with a 30-day trial to Paramount+ via Perks.* In addition to Halo, viewers can stream A Mountain of Entertainment on the service, including exclusive originals, big movies and more.
Dan Hickey, Marketing Program Manager
“In season two, Master Chief John-117 (Pablo Schreiber) leads his team of elite Spartans against the alien threat known as the Covenant. In the wake of a shocking event on a desolate planet, John cannot shake the feeling that his war is about to change and risks everything to prove what no one else will believe – that the Covenant is preparing to attack humanity’s greatest stronghold. With the galaxy on the brink, John embarks on a journey to find the key to humankind’s salvation, or its extinction, the Halo,” the synopsis reads.
“Eligible Ultimate members may claim the 30-day subscription trial through the Perks gallery on their Xbox console, on the Xbox app on Windows PCs or through the Xbox Game Pass mobile app on iOS and Android. Once the Perk is claimed, members will be directed to the Paramount+ site to activate their trial. The Paramount+ app is also available to download and use on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One consoles and Windows PCs in select regions.”
Are you planning to watch Halo Season 2 this week?
Halo Season 2 airs on February 8, 2024 exclusively on Paramount+.
Source: Xbox Wire
