The Halo series isn't just bad because the "writers" ignored a plethora of well-executed books, games, graphic novels - hell, even music - when they conjured up this abomination. It is simply bad television.
At least I can say I wasn't disappointed, because Paramount delivered exactly what everyone expected: absolute trash.
Paramount, please fire your staff, release the rights to the show, and pass the job onto people who actually like Halo. You've done quite enough with this feckless soap opera.