Specials Episodes
1. Pablo Schreiber on Becoming the Master Chief
Sydnee is joined by the Master Chief himself, Pablo Schreiber, Master Chief's highly advanced A.I., Cortana, and AEW professional wrestler Adam Cole.
2. Bokeem Woodbine on Soren, a Spartan Gone AWOL
Host Sydnee Goodman takes viewers behind the scenes of Episode 2 ("Unbound") with actor Bokeem Woodbine, Director Otto Bathurst, as well as some lucky fans who got to attend the red carpet premiere.
3. Charlie Murphy Sheds Light on the Mystery of Makee
On the latest installment, we dive into Episode 3, "Emergence." Here, host Sydnee Goodman talks with star Charlie Murphy (Makee). Plus, see how the show built one of its most impressive sets and meet some of the most passionate Halo fans in the world.
4. Jen Taylor on Bringing Cortana to TV
In the latest installment, host Sydnee Goodman welcomes Cortana herself, Jen Taylor! They discuss Jen's longtime role as Master Chief's fan-favorite A.I and how bringing the character to life on TV brought new challenges. Plus, get a lesson in the Covenant language of Sangheili from the linguists who created it. Then, passionate Halo fans explain what Master Chief means to them. Finally, get a special look behind the scenes of the incredible visual effects of Halo the Series, including how the talented artists brought Cortana to live action.
5. Kate Kennedy on Kai's Rebellious Streak
In this installment of Halo the Series: Declassified, host Sydnee Goodman talks with Kate Kennedy (Kai-125). Plus, behind the scenes of the sunts and weapons of Halo the Series and a look at the world's largest Halo collection.
6. Natascha McElhone on Dr. Halsey's Complex Moral Compass
On this installment of Halo the Series: Declassified, host Sydnee Goodman is joined by star Natascha McElhone (Dr. Halsey) to explore the complicated nature of the doctor's work with the Spartans, what her questionable moral compass means for the future of humanity, and so much more. Plus, fall in with the actors portraying Silver Team as they endure the intense Spartan bootcamp. Then, see an in-depth discussion with composer Sean Callery about creating the music of Halo. Finally, watch a talented artist whip up a stunning drawing of Kwan Ha (Yerin Ha).
7. Actress Yerin Ha Reflects on Kwan Ha's Epic Journey
Host Sydnee Goodman chats with star Yerin Ha (Kwan Ha) about the Kwan-centric Episode 7 (“Inheritance”) and her character’s journey from average kid to freedom fighter. Plus, host of Star Trek’s The Ready Room, actor Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation), stops by to discuss his love of all things Halo. Then, take a closer look at some of the iconic Halo vehicles and catch up on the fun Halo Easter eggs you may have missed.
8. Star Olive Gray Dissects the Ambition of Miranda Keyes
Host Sydnee Goodman welcomes star Olive Gray (Dr. Miranda Keyes) to discuss their approach to a character that has complicated relationships with everyone around her. Plus, behind the scenes with Director Jonathan Liebesman, a cosplay tutorial, and more.
9. Executive Producers on Season 1 and What Comes Next
On the season finale installment of Halo the Series: Declassified, host Sydnee Goodman welcomes Executive Producer Kiki Wolfkill and Executive Producer/Showrunner Steven Kane to dive deep into all the big events, so far. Plus, enjoy a thank you from the cast and crew and an enlightening discussion about reflecting the real world in sci-fi.
10. Creating the Costumes of Halo
Production designer Giovanni Lipari shares the process of creating the look and feel of the planets within Halo: The Series. Then we walk through the Costume Department and see how these designs become a tactile reality.
11. The Weapons and Vehicles of Halo
This episode explores the technical elements of the weapons and vehicles of Halo. Property Master, Andrew Orlando leads us through the process of crafting the iconic weapons of the Halo battlefield. Sophie Becher and Parádi Sándor Jr. share details of designing the vehicles featured on screen.
12. Dissecting the Battle of Madrigal
We go behind the scenes with Pablo Schreiber and Charlie Murphy to examine the explosive battle of Madrigal, the dynamic opening battle scene of Halo: The series.
13. Becoming Spartans
Pablo Schreiber, Kate Kennedy, Natasha Culzac, Bentley Kalu and Bokeem Woodbine recount their memories of going through the Spartan bootcamp. Showrunners and directors join the cast to reveal the challenges and joys of portraying superhumans.
14. The Lake of Eternal Life: A Song from Halo’s Score
Take a behind-the-scenes look at The Lake of Eternal Life, the ethereal song featured in Halo: The Series.
15. The World of Halo
An inside conversation with the cast and showrunners of Halo as they break down how the world, story and characters of this sci-fi epic were brought to life. We will highlight story arcs, character insights and everything integral to the sprawling Halo universe.
16. The Making of Cortana
In this piece, we delve into the making of Cortana, the UNSC Artificial intelligence construct.
17. The Culture of the Covenant
The writers and VFX team of Halo describe the process of bringing to life the various aliens that make up the Covenant. They also go in-depth on how the Sangheili language was developed for the show and how each performer learned to speak it.
18. Adapting Halo
The Halo: The Series production teams guide us through how VFX and practical set design was used to create the unique look and feel of each setting within the show.