Halo TV series official trailer includes Elites, Cortana, and a March stream date

The official trailer for Halo The Series, coming to TV soon, dropped last night. It reintroduced some well-known enemies and characters, and Halo fans have no doubt spotted some familiar folks. And while the trailer certainly feels like Halo, it also doesn’t. There’s a peculiar dichotomy at play. The series will draw plenty of inspiration from the games and novels, but it’s clear that it’s taking a different approach. You can check out the official trailer now to see what I mean, or wait and watch Halo The Series when it reaches its launch date on March 24. For the most part, the trailer confirms that the show is following the Halo formula. It’s the 26th century, and humans are at war with the alien Covenant, which has been nearly unstoppable in its conquest to wipe our species from the galaxy. Things are desperate, and mankind has been unable to claim a victory against its more powerful opponent. Enter the Master Chief and the Spartans, modified super …