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?
Great show!! Inspires me to do some historical reading! Please don’t cancel!
AWESOME, AWESOME Show! Inspires me to do some historical reading!! Don’t stop the series!
Loved it! Please keep going!
I loved it. It was well written, the actors portrayal was excellent! The graphics were amazing, it was true to written history! I really enjoyed it and want more!
I just finished all 10 episodes and love it! The end of episode 10 was shocking yet seemed right at the same time. You cannot stop this awesome series……keep it going!!!
Everyone in our family (old enough to watch) loves this series. It’s fascinating to watch anything to do with the Mongols. We thank everyone who had anything to do with bringing this series forward to enjoy and wish the very best for the future. Season two should be a great ramp up. Please, keep giving us a glimpse into this fascinating era.
Loved it! Want MORE!!!
This is a fantastic show. I not only binge watched but also found myself researching Chinese history on the internet to put the story into context. It’s great to have a great show that’s historically informative as well. Keep it up.
I really loved this series. I hope there is a season II….soon!
I love this season. Keep it on for a few seasons give it a chance ! I didn’t even know anything abt this show until I was looking through Netflix! Not enough advertising!!
Love love love this show! I keep thinking what would have happened to Pollo if he was left in China’s catr instead of Khans.
Love it!!! Watched the whole series in a couple of days over Christmas holiday. Please make a new season soon!!!!
Oh my! Please don’t even think of canceling!
Loved season 1. Hope there is a second season 🙂
I love this series. It is one of my favorites to watch and hope it will continue to be through many seasons.
Really got in to the series and feel a loss season one is done. Excellent series, in every way!