We finally got a Halo live-action series, and while fans have mixed feelings about the series, no one can deny the brilliant action and cast in the Paramount+ series. Halo the series is set in the 26th century and will be centered on the Master Chief, the world’s deadliest weapon and their greatest hope in the war with the Covenant (an alien race). While protecting a rebel group from the Covenant on planet Madrigal, Master Chief saves Kwan and also touches an object that seems to unlock his buried memories, and also makes him want to protect Kwan, even if it means going against him the orders given to him by the UNSC. Halo is currently in its second season and if you love the new batch of episodes and want some more similar sci-fi adventure then you might want to check out the shows listed below.
Raised By Wolves (Rent on Prime Video)
Raised by Wolves was created by Aaron Guzikowski and executive produced by the legendary Ridley Scott, who also directed the first two episodes. The Max (formerly known as HBO Max) series is set in a mysterious virgin and it revolves around two androids who are raising human children after the Earth was destroyed because of the Great War. Raised By Wolves stars Amanda Collin and Abubakar Salim in the lead roles with Travis Fimmel, Winta McGrath, and Niamh Algar starring in supporting roles.
Falling Skies (Max & Prime Video Add-On)
If Steven Spielberg is attached to a sci-fi project about aliens then it has to be a surefire hit, I think that’s the law. Created by Robert Rodat and executive produced by Spielberg, the TNT series titled Falling Skies post-apocalyptical series is set in a world ravaged by aliens. The few survivors band together and form the Second Massachusetts to fight back the aliens and lead the charge is a family man Tom Mason. Falling Skies stars Noah Wiley in the lead role with Drew Roy, Maxim Knight, and Sarah Carter starring in supporting roles.
Lost in Space (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video)
If you love family stories and interstellar adventures then Netflix’s Lost in Space is perfect. Based on a beloved 1960 series sci-fi series of the same by Irwin Allen, the Netflix series revolves around the Robinson family, who are part of a mission to establish a new colony in space. Unfortunately, their spaceship is pulled off course, resulting in them having to crash land on a lost planet. Lost in Space stars Toby Stephens, Mina Sundwall, Maxwell Jenkins, Molly Parker, and Taylor Russell as the Robinson family.
The Expanse (Prime Video)
If I can categorize one sci-fi series as a hidden gem then The Expanse might be it for me. Based on a novel series of the same name by James S. A. Corey, the sci-fi series is set in a future where humanity has colonized the solar system. In this future, we follow the story of interstellar police detective Josephus Miller, who is given the task of finding a missing young woman. While this case may seem pretty straight from the outside, it leads Josephus to a larger conspiracy that threatens the whole of humanity.
Stargate SG-1 (Prime Video & Pluto TV)
If you loved the politics as well as the action in Halo, then Stargate SG-1 might be your cup of tea. Based on a 1994 sci-fi film of the same name and adapted for television by Brad Wright and Jonathan Glassner, the sci-fi series revolves around a group of soldiers and scientists known as SG-1 as they instantaneously travel to different planets to solve crises, build diplomatic relations, and also defend our planet from enemies.
Battlestar Galactica (Rent on Prime Video)
Battlestar Galactica is one of the most beloved sci-fi series ever made, and if you loved alien adventure and thrilling stories in Halo then you should check out this series. Based on a series of the same name, the Syfy series revolves around a group of sole survivors, who are fleeing from dangerous robots called Cylons after a devastating nuclear attack. The only thing standing between them and their deaths is an outdated warship called Battlestar Galactica.
The Mandalorian (Disney+)
If you love masked heroes who rarely show their faces, and still have people feel connected to them, then you should also check out the Star Wars series The Mandalorian. Set before the First Order and after the fall of the Empire, this Disney+ action-adventure series revolves around a lone gunfighter who is tasked with protecting baby Yoda (in the series he is Grogu, but come on.) The Mandalorian stars Pedro Pascal as the masked protagonist, with Giancarlo Esposito, Carl Weathers, Timothy Olyphant, and many more starring in supporting roles.