It's been a roller coaster of emotions from me for this series. When I learned this was a "re-imagined" universe my hangups with the inconsistencies were put to rest. But the show as a "new story" is boring. I guess there is a mystery aspect of the show, but the similarities between this show and the games are close enough you can guess what is going to happen. The Spartans are loud, clumsy, and the Master Chief seems to be a solider dealing with an identity crisis instead of being a galactic war hero. Im finishing the series but im not racing home to watch it on release day.