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Marco Polo

1982 – 1983Show1 season8 episodes

Action & AdventureDrama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6

A wondrous, spectacular drama series about history and a real life story, with standout world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Episodes

1 season · 8 episodes · best: S1E1 "Episode #1.1" 7.6

Episodes

7.1

Story

The life of the 13th-century Venetian explorer who sought to connect the civilizations of China and Europe through trade.

Feels like

  • Epic Historical Drama
  • Exploration & Discovery
  • Cross-Cultural Relations
  • Biographical Journey
  • Grand Spectacle
  • Political Intrigue
  • Adventure & Travel
  • Educational Narrative
  • World-Building

Cast

24 of 57 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Giuliano Montaldo, Fabrizio Sergenti Castellani, Vera Pescarolo
Written by
Giuliano Montaldo, Vincenzo Labella, David Butler
Produced by
Vincenzo Labella, Giovanni Bertolucci
Music by
Ennio Morricone

Everyone

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Facts

December 5, 1982 · January 23, 1983 · Ended

First aired
December 5, 1982
Last aired
January 23, 1983
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 8 episodes
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
Italy
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Big Bad, Adaptational Dye-Job, Pressure Point +9

  • Big Bad
  • Adaptational Dye-Job
  • Pressure Point
  • Hope Spot
  • Happily Adopted
  • Foreshadowing
  • Odd Friendship
  • Proud Merchant Race
  • The Chains of Commanding
  • Fire-Forged Friends
  • Brutal Honesty
  • Establishing Character Moment

12 of 118 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about Marco Polo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Marco Polo?

Amazon MX Player

In the United States, Marco Polo is free with ads on Amazon MX Player. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Marco Polo worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.6).

Is Marco Polo okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Marco Polo?

9 h

About 9 hours: 8 episodes in 1 season of about 71 minutes each, aired from 1982 to 1983.

What tropes does Marco Polo use?

Big BadAdaptational Dye-JobPressure PointHope SpotHappily AdoptedForeshadowingOdd FriendshipProud Merchant RaceThe Chains of CommandingFire-Forged FriendsBrutal HonestyEstablishing Character Momentand 106 more

TV Tropes lists 118 tropes for it, including Big Bad, Adaptational Dye-Job, and Pressure Point.