Network: Netflix
Episodes: 20 (hour)
Seasons: Two
TV show dates: December 12, 2014 — July 1, 2016
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Lorenzo Richelmy, Benedict Wong, Joan Chen, Rick Yune, Amr Waked, Remy Hii, Zhu Zhu, Tom Wu, Mahesh Jadu, Olivia Cheng, Uli Latukefu, Chin Han, and Pierfrancesco Favino.
TV show description:
Created by John Fusco, this adventure TV show follows the early years of famous explorer Marco Polo (Lorenzo Richelmy) in 13th century China, as he travels the exotic Silk Road to the court of the great Kublai Khan (Benedict Wong) — Great king of Mongolian Empire.
Opulent, treacherous, and balancing on tenuous political high wires, Kublai Khan’s court in the 13th Century Mongol Empire is no place for an Italian explorer’s son — yet here he is.
Traded as a gift for access to the famed Silk Road by his father, the charismatic Marco Polo is part slave, part pet to the godlike Khan.
The ruthless ruler is being challenged by the steadfast remains of the Chinese Song dynasty — as well as by his own militant warlords. They’re growing tired of Kublai’s unproven son, Prince Jingim (Remy Hii).
The overlords of the Song Dynasty have their own webs to untangle. The empowered Chinese “Cricket” Minister Jia Sidao (Chin Han) weaves schemes to use his sister Mei Lin (Olivia Cheng) to seduce loyalty from the Chinese army in Xiangyiang.
That is, until he banishes her to a term of espionage within the Khan’s court.
Surrounded by illicit turmoil, Marco continues his physical and mental training with the sagacious, sightless Hundred Eyes (Tom Wu). Meanwhile, he plans a half-hearted escape from his ever-more-dangerous role as Kublai’s adopted son in the Empire.
But even Marco Polo can’t resist the charms of Khutulun (Claudia Kim) and the Blue Princess Kokachin (Zhu Zhu).
Episode #20 — The Fellowship
The day of the kurultai arrives which shapes Kublai’s fate as khan. Ahmad makes his final stand and Marco learns a truth that is terrible.
First aired: July 1, 2016.
What do you think? Do you like the Marco Polo TV show? Do you think it should have been cancelled or renewed for a third season?
Please don’t cancel Marco Polo. It takes time for audiences to learn about new shows, particularly on non-network TV. This show is epic, grand,sweeping and I’m hooked! !!
Great show! Finished the series in One night; couldn’t get enough of it. Sure as hell hope they’re filming the second season. What’s next for Marco Polo??
Great cast and very involved convoluted plots! Tons of action and intrigue! Hope this series has several more seasons, was so disapppointed to realize that I had reached the last episode!
loved it. needs to go on
Fantastic show. One of the most realistic on TV. Couldn’t stop watching it. Fantastic casting. We really need another season of this.
Great Show,couldn’t stop watching ! This series feels so fresh,exciting and new,if you like characters on a journey,who grow over each episode,I can not recommend it to you more ! It’s really good ! It has everything,great acting,mature story,great cinematography,epic wide shots..excellent music this show is so fantastic and exactly whats missing on TV ! Glad i did not listen to many of the critics and reviews. A Masterpiece of a show ! If you like shows like Game of Thrones,Penny Dreadful,True Detective or movies like Crouching Tiger & hidden Dragon then this is for you ! Netflix please continue,you… Read more »
Top TV show Well Done Netflix. Now on to the new season
Very good show, I’m enjoying it immensely. I do hope it’s renewed.
I think it is quite fascinating and well done.
I stayed up late watching this for a few nites. Could not get enough. Was very sad when I did not have any more episodes to watch. renew for many more seasons!!!! Was an excellent show!!!!!
They should definitely continue Marco Polo series, lets hope they start filming second, third……. seasons.
A superb show–well done in every way–a rarity in today’s shows.
keep it going for sure
This is an absolutely fantastic show! It has everything: Love, action, conflict, suspense…! When is the next episode? I can hardly wait.
I also think it should continue. I enjoyed it immensely, and binge watched it nonstop. I rarely listen to the critics, and am glad I didn’t on this one. It is a really good show, give it a chance.
Yes
I also binge watched Marco Polo and enjoyed it much. I hope they are filming the second season soon.
it should be ongoing for a few more seasons,a very good series.