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Marco Polo

2014 – 2016Show2 seasons20 episodesTV-MA

Action & AdventureDrama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Metacritic488.3Rotten Tomatoes66%93%

An epic, wondrous drama series about history and politics, with standout world-building.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · drop-in friendly

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 20 episodes · best: S1E10 "The Heavenly and Primal" 8.7

Episodes

7.9
7.9

Story

Worlds will collide.

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.

Feels like

  • Lavish Historical Epic
  • Political Intrigue
  • Cultural Immersion
  • Mongol Empire Drama
  • Visual Spectacle
  • Slow-Burn Narrative
  • Warfare & Strategy
  • Exotic Adventure
  • High Production Value

Cast

20 of 20 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Alik Sakharov, David Petrarca, Daniel Minahan
Written by
Patrick Macmanus, John Fusco, Elizabeth Sarnoff
Music by
Eric V. Hachikian, Peter Nashel

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Facts

December 12, 2014 · July 1, 2016 · Ended

First aired
December 12, 2014
Last aired
July 1, 2016
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 20 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Action & Adventure, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Mongolian, Chinese
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Black-and-Grey Morality, Kissing Cousins, Composite Character +9

  • Black-and-Grey Morality
  • Kissing Cousins
  • Composite Character
  • Dragon-in-Chief
  • Berserk Button
  • Driven to Suicide
  • Breaching the Wall
  • Irony
  • Teeth-Clenched Teamwork
  • Rags to Riches
  • Proud Merchant Race
  • Engagement Challenge

12 of 118 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Marco Polo?"

Questions about Marco Polo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Marco Polo?

Netflix

In the United States, Marco Polo streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Marco Polo worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 66%, and Metacritic 48). Audiences rate it higher (85 out of 100) than critics (57).

How long does it take to watch Marco Polo?

20 h

About 20 hours: 20 episodes in 2 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2014 to 2016.

What tropes does Marco Polo use?

Black-and-Grey MoralityKissing CousinsComposite CharacterDragon-in-ChiefBerserk ButtonDriven to SuicideBreaching the WallIronyTeeth-Clenched TeamworkRags to RichesProud Merchant RaceEngagement Challengeand 106 more

TV Tropes lists 118 tropes for it, including Black-and-Grey Morality, Kissing Cousins, and Composite Character.