Halo TV show puts characters over combat

I’ve been watching the Halo TV show on Paramount+, and it’s clear that the show is weaving a tale that is more about the story, character, and backstory that we don’t always get in the franchise’s combat games.

In that way, it’s a slow burn. Master Chief took off his helmet to show us that he’s a real person with genuine emotions — which you can’t easily see when he’s wearing his helmet. I’m sure this take is a controversial one for gamers who prefer to see a lot of fighting. But this show is what happens when you take away the game controller.