SpectrumHalo (2022)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.8
Overview
Depicting an epic 26th-century conflict between humanity and an alien threat known as the Covenant, the series weaves deeply drawn personal stories with action, adventure and a richly imagined vision of the future.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Spectrum
Paramount+
Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Female Combat: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
Depicting an epic 26th-century conflict between humanity and an alien threat known as the Covenant, the series weaves deeply drawn personal stories with action, adventure and a richly imagined vision of the future.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
SpectrumParamount+Apple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The series consistently critiques the ethical compromises and authoritarian methods of the military-industrial complex (UNSC/ONI) and explores themes of individual autonomy against systemic control, aligning with left-leaning values.
The Halo series incorporates significant diversity through the explicit recasting of multiple traditionally white roles with minority actors. The narrative, however, maintains a neutral stance regarding traditional identities, focusing instead on broader themes of conflict, ethics, and control within its science fiction setting.
Secondary
The show "Halo" offers a positive portrayal of an LGBTQ+ character through Riz-028's loving same-sex relationship. This relationship is depicted with dignity and normalcy, contributing to her character's development and motivations without being subject to prejudice or negative framing, thus affirming queer identity.
The show features Spartan super-soldiers, including Kai-125, who engage in close-quarters physical combat. Kai-125, an augmented human in power armor, is depicted defeating multiple male Covenant soldiers through direct melee attacks and enhanced physical strength during battles.
Captain Jacob Keyes and Miranda Keyes, characters established as white in the Halo game series, are portrayed by Black actors in the 2022 show adaptation, constituting a race swap.
The Halo series maintains the established genders of its core characters from the video game source material. No canonical male or female characters were portrayed as a different gender.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.3
8.2
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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