The highly anticipated live-action television series adaptation of the iconic video game franchise, Halo, after years of development, finally debuted on Paramount+ in March 2022. Produced by Showtime Networks and Amblin Television, the series, however, largely disappointed fans and critics alike, with its first season leaving much to be desired and the second season failing to satisfactorily course-correct. The show's subsequent cancellation now stands as a clear example of Paramount+'s struggling strategy when it comes to adapting lucrative and well-established science fiction intellectual properties.

A significant factor in the series' downfall was its inability to learn from and rectify the mistakes of its initial season. While the first season of Halo had foundational elements that could have led to a better show, the second season instead exacerbated these issues, largely ignoring valid viewer criticisms. One of the most prominent problems revolved around the subplots involving Makee (Charlie Murphy), an original character presented as a high-ranking human member of the Covenant, and Kwan Ha (Yerin Ha), another original character who survived the Covenant's attack on the planet Madrigal. These characters were heavily criticized and disliked in Season 1, with their scenes frequently bringing the show's pacing to a halt.

The concept of a human holding a leadership position within the Covenant was particularly divisive and illogical, given the established lore of the games. The Covenant's High Prophets vehemently believed humanity to be an affront to their beliefs and directly linked to the Forerunners, leading them to initiate an interstellar war to maintain their hierarchy. Positioning a human as a devoted, high-ranking leader in their cause thus appeared nonsensical. Makee's role often felt like a forced attempt to