I'm a huge fan of bungie, first person shooter video games, and the entire Halo series in general. This show has proven to be way way more than I ever even imagined. Although I know the storyline quite well, including all the intricate lore involved.
Yet, every week I'm on the edge of my seat- literally, biting my nails to see what's going to happen next. And it just keeps getting better and better with each subsequent episode. It's hard to ask more from any television program. Although it began a bit slow in early season 1, I am glad I watched until like episode 3- then it's just steadily escalated in my opinion. Now I truly look forward to coming home from work on Thursdays more than any other day because that means new episode! Overall the visual quality, performances and storytelling are just outstanding.
I know Halo the games quite well, so I was honestly not expecting much beyond gussied up cutscenes and game cinematics- worth checking out at least (I thought) but this is an entity unto itself that anyone can appreciate without ever having picked up a game controller in their life (or used mouse and keyboard to play). Brilliant television on every level. Sci fi folks love The Expanse- as do I. This series can match that level of quality blow for blow- I honestly can't give either the edge right now.
The one and only thing I Hate is- I have to wait another week for more.
Yet, every week I'm on the edge of my seat- literally, biting my nails to see what's going to happen next. And it just keeps getting better and better with each subsequent episode. It's hard to ask more from any television program. Although it began a bit slow in early season 1, I am glad I watched until like episode 3- then it's just steadily escalated in my opinion. Now I truly look forward to coming home from work on Thursdays more than any other day because that means new episode! Overall the visual quality, performances and storytelling are just outstanding.
I know Halo the games quite well, so I was honestly not expecting much beyond gussied up cutscenes and game cinematics- worth checking out at least (I thought) but this is an entity unto itself that anyone can appreciate without ever having picked up a game controller in their life (or used mouse and keyboard to play). Brilliant television on every level. Sci fi folks love The Expanse- as do I. This series can match that level of quality blow for blow- I honestly can't give either the edge right now.
The one and only thing I Hate is- I have to wait another week for more.