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Master Chief in Paramount+ series 'Halo'
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You don't have to start a trial to figure out if the show is worth it. The first episode of the game-inspired show will be free to watch on YouTube for a week from March 31st. If you want to see Hollywood's take on Master Chief and the Covenant, you should check out the freebie.

There is no mystery behind the strategy. When trailers aren't enough, a free sample might help build the viewer base. The provider has used this approach before.

It could be a question of seizing on early success. The support was well-founded, as Paramount+ was confident enough in the movie to keep it going before the premiere. According to Deadline, the series broke the service's one-day premiere viewership record. While Paramount+ is still small compared to giants like Amazon and Netflix, it could grow and reduce its dependence on Star Trek.

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