Halo season 2 release schedule: When is episode 8 on Paramount Plus?

This season has seen Pablo Schreiber return to lead the cast as Master Chief John-117, while Shabana Azmi, Danny Sapani and Bokeem Woodbine all star in major roles. This season has also been crafted by a new showrunner, David Wiener.

But when will the final episode be available on Paramount Plus? Read on for everything you need to know about the release schedule for Halo season 2, or, alternatively, check out what we thought in our season 2 review.

When is Halo season 2 episode 8 released on Paramount Plus?

Season 2 episode 8 of Halo will be released on Thursday 21st March on Paramount Plus.

The season finale will be fittingly titled Halo.

Halo season 2 release schedule: When are new episodes out?

Now that the first two episodes of Halo season 2 have been released, here is a full schedule of when future episodes will be arriving on Paramount Plus (complete with all the episode titles):

• Episode 1 – Sanctuary – Thursday 8th February 2024 (out now)
• Episode 2 – Sword – Thursday 8th February 2024 (out now)
• Episode 3 – Visegrad – Thursday 15th February 2024 (out now)
• Episode 4 – Reach – Thursday 22nd February 2024 (out now)
• Episode 5 – Aleria – Thursday 29th February 2024 (out now)
• Episode 6 – Onyx – Thursday 7th March 2024 (out now)
• Episode 7 – Thermopylae – Thursday 14th March 2024 (out now)
• Episode 8 – Halo – Thursday 21st March 2024

What time do new episodes of Halo season 2 come out?

Each new episode of Halo season 2 will arrive on Paramount Plus at midnight Pacific Time, meaning those in the UK can watch the episodes from 8am GMT.

For viewers around the world, new episodes drop at the following times:

• 8am GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
• 12am PT (Pacific Time)
• 3am ET (Eastern Time)
• 2am CT (Central Time)

What is Halo season 2 about?

The official synopsis for Halo season 2 says: "In season 2, Master Chief John-117 leads his team of elite Spartans against the alien threat known as the Covenant.

"In the wake of a shocking event on a desolate planet, John cannot shake the feeling that his war is about to change and risks everything to prove what no one else will believe – that the Covenant are preparing to attack humanity’s greatest stronghold.

"With the galaxy on the brink, John embarks on a journey to find the key to humankind’s salvation, or its extinction - the Halo."

Speaking to RadioTimes.com, the show's bosses also teased a different tone.

Executive producer Kiki Wolfkill told us: "We learned so much in making season 1 and it was such a Herculean task and we're super conscious of 'How do we take those learnings forward?'

"I think you'll feel a real tonal shift with season 2, not just because of the stakes that David [Wiener, showrunner] is talking about, but also in the look and the feel.

"One thing David brought was this push for a very grounded and very subjective perspective and I think what was really important was that rather than seeing all of these events unfolding, that we really feel them in a different way.

"And so regardless of how the story is progressing in season 2, I think also you'll just feel a really tangible difference in the tone, in the voice of the show, while still kind of keeping those those those Halo core pillars front and centre."

Halo season 2 trailer

You can watch the full trailer for Halo season 2 right here:

Halo season 2 will continue on Paramount Plus on Thursday 21st March. Check out more of our Sci-Fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on.

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