Paramount+ came out with the live-action adaptation of the Halo series back in 2022. While fans were pleased with the visuals and aesthetics of the game, the narrative divided the audience and faced criticism, especially from the fans of the game. The deviations from the game’s narrative were not welcomed, and the first season received mixed reactions from audiences.
In addition to fans not liking Pablo Schreiber’s Master Chief, removing his helmet many times throughout the show, one of the show’s most controversial moments was his s*x scene with Charlie Murphy’s Makee. Now, Schreiber himself has spoken against the scene and the romanticization of the two characters.
Pablo Schrieber Admits Master Chief and Makee Romance Was a Huge Mistake
Halo season 1 had a lot to live up to as the games have been a beloved franchise in the fan community. The first season was released in 2022, and like the majority of game adaptations, received mixed reviews. The main criticism that fans had was how the show deviated from many core narrative elements of the game.
The relationship between Pablo Schreiber’s Master Chief and Charlie Murphy’s Makee received flak from audiences, and their s*x scene in episode 8 put off many core fans of the games. Recently, Schreiber voiced his agreement with fans over the scene, admitting that the romanticization of the characters was a huge mistake. He told SFX Magazine (via Gamesradar)
“The decision to make the connection between Makee and John a romantic connection was a huge mistake. I felt it was a huge mistake at the time and I argued against it and fought against it. But I am who I am. I don’t write the scripts. I only give my opinion. It wasn’t listened to.”
Fans hope that the makers learned from the criticisms they received about the first season and improved their approach to the upcoming second season. The makers should try keeping the narrative faithful to the game while also creatively bringing in new elements, just like HBO’s The Last of Us.
Pablo Schrieber is Excited About the New Direction of Halo Season 2
Pablo Schreiber is set to return as Master Chief in the second season of Halo. The first season was divisive for fans, and Schreiber himself has spoken about the criticism that fans had about the season. However, Schreiber is incredibly excited about the approach to the second season, with David Wiener replacing Steve Kane as showrunner.
Talking to Cinemablend, the actor praised Wiener’s skills as a writer and revealed that his approach to the second season will explore more depths and nuances of the world of Halo. Schreiber also promised a compelling and rich narrative in the second season. He said,
“We’re currently working on season two. We have a new creator on board who I’m incredibly excited about. David Wiener is a very, very talented and skilled writer. He’s going to bring to the table so much depth and curiosity about this universe that it’s only going to get more and more rich and compelling. I’m just thrilled.”
This will be great news for fans who are hoping for a better and more refined adaptation of the beloved game series. The second season is set to premiere on Paramount+ on February 8, 2024.
