Marco Polo

Synopsis

Set in a world of greed, betrayal, sexual intrigue and rivalry, this lavish drama series follows explorer Marco Polo's adventures in the 13th century.

First Air Date: 2014-12-12

Last Air Date: 2016-07-01

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 20

Created By: John Fusco

Networks: Netflix

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Top Cast

Lorenzo Richelmy as Marco Polo
Benedict Wong as Kublai Khan
Joan Chen as Empress Chabi
Remy Hii as Crown Prince Jingim
Zhu Zhu as Kokachin
Uli Latukefu as Byamba
Mahesh Jadu as Ahmad
Tom Wu as Li Jinbao
Olivia Cheng as Mei Lin
Rick Yune as Kaidu Khan

Seasons

Season 1 (2014)

Marco travels the Silk Road to the imperial city of Kublai Khan, and begins learning the ways of Chinese culture, politics and war.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The Wayfarer (2014-12-12)

After three years crossing seas, deserts and the Silk Road, a young Marco Polo finds himself a prisoner of the great Kublai Khan.
Ep. 2: The Wolf and the Deer (2014-12-12)

As Kublai Khan battles his warmonger brother for rule over Mongolia, Marco learns that justice in Khan's Imperial City is as swift as it is deadly.
Ep. 3: Feast (2014-12-12)

Marco begins a dangerous relationship with the beautiful Blue Princess as tensions grow between Kublai and Xiangyang's cunning chancellor Jia Sidao.
Ep. 4: The Fourth Step (2014-12-12)

As war looms with the walled city of Xiangyang, Prince Jingim tests his diplomacy skills while Kublai questions Marco's allegiance.
Ep. 5: Hashshashin (2014-12-12)

Marco searches for the mastermind behind a murderous plot, while Prince Jingim weighs the risks of retaliation.
Ep. 6: White Moon (2014-12-12)

On the eve of an auspicious ceremony, Marco searches for the culprit behind the assassination attempt on Kublai Khan -- even as a new one takes shape.
Ep. 7: The Scholar's Pen (2014-12-12)

Marco and Hundred Eyes take on a dangerous mission to infiltrate the walled city of Xiangyang, while its chancellor struggles to hold on to power.
Ep. 8: Rendering (2014-12-12)

When Kublai sets his sights -- and his army -- on the taking of the walled city of Xiangyang, Marco's allegiance is tested.
Ep. 9: Prisoners (2014-12-12)

Marco finds his fate in the hands of Kublai yet again, while behind the walls of Xiangyang, Chancellor Sidao sets his sights on regaining power.
Ep. 10: The Heavenly and Primal (2014-12-12)

Marco's ingenuity -- and loyalty -- is put to the ultimate test when Kublai takes a violent and bold step in his quest to become emperor of the world.