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An epic adventure that follows the early years of the famous explorer as he travels the exotic Silk Road to the great Kublai Khan’s court. But Marco soon finds that navigating the Khan’s world of greed, betrayal, sexual intrigue and rivalry will be his greatest challenge yet, even as he becomes a trusted companion to the Khan in his violent quest to become the Emperor of the World.

2 Seasons
20 Episodes
Canceled
Action & Adventure Drama
Cast & Characters
episode image The Heavenly and Primal
8.7/10 (1435 votes)

#1 The Heavenly and Primal

S1:E10

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.

episode image Heirs
8.6/10 (992 votes)

#2 Heirs

S2:E9

Marco's past with Kokachin resurfaces. Kublai's position as khan faces a final challenge, even as he welcomes a new heir into the world.

episode image The Fellowship
8.4/10 (963 votes)

#3 The Fellowship

S2:E10

The day of the kurultai arrives, shaping Kublai's fate as khan. Ahmed makes his final stand, and Marco learns a terrible truth.

episode image Hashshashin
8.0/10 (1256 votes)

#4 Hashshashin

S1:E5

Marco searches for the mastermind behind a murderous plot, while Prince Jingim weighs the risks of retaliation.

episode image The Scholar's Pen
8.0/10 (1175 votes)

#5 The Scholar's Pen

S1:E7

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.

episode image Rendering
8.0/10 (1147 votes)

#6 Rendering

S1:E8

When Kublai sets his sights -- and his army -- on the taking of the walled city of Xiangyang, Marco's allegiance is tested.

episode image Lost Crane
8.0/10 (766 votes)

#7 Lost Crane

S2:E7

Kaidu's ruthlessness reaches new levels in his bid for power, while Hundred Eyes' former lover has him questioning his loyalties.

episode image Whitehorse
8.0/10 (770 votes)

#8 Whitehorse

S2:E8

Marco's allegiance to Kublai is tested like never before. Mei Lin's bold move throws Ahmed's plans into chaos.

episode image The Wolf and the Deer
7.9/10 (1561 votes)

#9 The Wolf and the Deer

S1:E2

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.

episode image White Moon
7.9/10 (1196 votes)

#10 White Moon

S1:E6

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.

episode image Prisoners
7.9/10 (1166 votes)

#11 Prisoners

S1:E9

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.

episode image Hug
7.9/10 (949 votes)

#12 Hug

S2:E2

Marco gets an unpleasant surprise upon his return to Kublai's court. Kublai faces an impossibly difficult decision.

episode image Feast
7.7/10 (1372 votes)

#13 Feast

S1:E3

Marco begins a dangerous relationship with the beautiful Blue Princess as tensions grow between Kublai and Xiangyang’s cunning chancellor Jia Sidao.

episode image The Fourth Step
7.7/10 (1257 votes)

#14 The Fourth Step

S1:E4

As war looms with the walled city of Xiangyang, Prince Jingim tests his diplomacy skills while Kublai questions Marco’s allegiance.

episode image Hunter and the Sable Weaver
7.7/10 (1000 votes)

#15 Hunter and the Sable Weaver

S2:E1

On Prince Jingim's wedding day, Kublai receives disturbing news about the ambitions of his cousin, while Marco navigates a delicate mission.

episode image Measure Against the Linchpin
7.7/10 (849 votes)

#16 Measure Against the Linchpin

S2:E3

Haunted by recent events, Kublai journeys with Marco into the mountains for answers. Empress Chabi takes action to insure an heir to the khan.

episode image Lullaby
7.7/10 (799 votes)

#17 Lullaby

S2:E5

Rebel attacks flare up in the south and pull Kublai's attention away from home. Kokachin gets an unwelcome visitor from her past.

episode image Serpent's Terms
7.6/10 (768 votes)

#18 Serpent's Terms

S2:E6

Ahmed's deadly and secret chess match against Kublai enters its endgame, even as Kublai's thirst for power grows stronger than ever.

episode image Let God's Work Begin
7.5/10 (834 votes)

#19 Let God's Work Begin

S2:E4

The challenge for the throne escalates when two of Kublai's sons are endangered. Far away, another threat to the khan is born.

episode image The Wayfarer
7.3/10 (1917 votes)

#20 The Wayfarer

S1:E1

After three years crossing seas, deserts and the Silk Road, a young Marco Polo finds himself a prisoner of the great Kublai Khan.

Cast & Chracters

character image Marco Polo

Marco Polo

Actor: Lorenzo Richelmy
character image Kublai Khan

Kublai Khan

Actor: Benedict Wong
character image Empress Chabi

Empress Chabi

Actor: Joan Chen
character image Crown Prince Jingim

Crown Prince Jingim

Actor: Remy Hii
character image Kokachin

Kokachin

Actor: Zhu Zhu
character image Byamba

Byamba

Actor: Uli Latukefu
character image Ahmad

Ahmad

Actor: Mahesh Jadu
character image Li Jinbao

Li Jinbao

Actor: Tom Wu
character image Mei Lin

Mei Lin

Actor: Olivia Cheng
character image Kaidu Khan

Kaidu Khan

Actor: Rick Yune
character image Jia Sidao

Jia Sidao

Actor: Chin Han
character image Khutulun

Khutulun

Actor: Claudia Kim
character image Lotus

Lotus

Actor: Michelle Yeoh
character image Knight

Knight

Actor: Kevin Lee

The highest rated episode of Marco Polo is "The Heavenly and Primal" (S1E10) with a rating of 8.70.

This episode received 1,435 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "The Wayfarer" (S1E1) with a rating of 7.30.

This episode received 1,917 votes.

The highest rated episode is "The Heavenly and Primal" (S1E10) with a rating of 8.70.

This episode received 1,435 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "The Wayfarer" (S1E1) with a rating of 7.30.

This episode received 1,917 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Heirs" (S2E9) with a rating of 8.60.

This episode received 992 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Let God's Work Begin" (S2E4) with a rating of 7.50.

This episode received 834 votes.

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Can Aydin Crew Stunt Double

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