The WORST episodes of Marco Polo (2014)

Every episode of Marco Polo (2014) ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Marco Polo (2014)!

In a world replete with greed, betrayal, sexual intrigue and rivalry, "Marco Polo" is based on the famed explorer's adventures in Kublai Khan's court in 13th century China.

Last Updated: 8/15/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Ended
Share:
The Wayfarer
star
7.35
2277 votes

#1 - The Wayfarer

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/12/2014

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

Writer: John Fusco
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
The Fourth Step
star
7.58
1502 votes

#2 - The Fourth Step

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/12/2014

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

Directors: Alik Sakharov
Writer: Brett Conrad
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
White Moon
star
7.61
1464 votes

#3 - White Moon

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/12/2014

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.

Directors: Daniel Minahan
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Feast
star
7.62
1650 votes

#4 - Feast

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/12/2014

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

Directors: Alik Sakharov
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Rendering
star
7.64
1361 votes

#5 - Rendering

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/12/2014

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

Directors: John Maybury
Writer: Brett Conrad
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Hunter and the Sable Weaver
star
7.64
1554 votes

#6 - Hunter and the Sable Weaver

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/1/2016

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

Directors: Daniel Minahan
Writer: John Fusco
Watch Now:Amazon
The Scholar's Pen
star
7.67
1373 votes

#7 - The Scholar's Pen

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/12/2014

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.

Directors: David Petrarca
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
The Wolf and the Deer
star
7.67
1783 votes

#8 - The Wolf and the Deer

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/12/2014

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.

Writer: John Fusco
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Let God's Work Begin
star
7.67
1297 votes

#9 - Let God's Work Begin

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/1/2016

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

Directors: David Petrarca
Writer: Kate Barnow
Watch Now:Amazon
Hashshashin
star
7.68
1447 votes

#10 - Hashshashin

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/12/2014

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

Directors: Daniel Minahan
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Serpent's Terms
star
7.68
1235 votes

#11 - Serpent's Terms

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/1/2016

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

Directors: Jon Amiel
Watch Now:Amazon
Measure Against the Linchpin
star
7.71
1349 votes

#12 - Measure Against the Linchpin

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/1/2016

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

Directors: Daniel Minahan
Watch Now:Amazon
Prisoners
star
7.73
1434 votes

#13 - Prisoners

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/12/2014

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.

Directors: David Petrarca
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Lullaby
star
7.73
1275 votes

#14 - Lullaby

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/1/2016

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

Directors: Jon Amiel
Watch Now:Amazon
Hug
star
7.74
1352 votes

#15 - Hug

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/1/2016

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

Directors: David Petrarca
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Whitehorse
star
7.82
1183 votes

#16 - Whitehorse

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/1/2016

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

Directors: James McTeigue
Watch Now:Amazon
Lost Crane
star
7.84
1229 votes

#17 - Lost Crane

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/1/2016

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

Directors: Alik Sakharov
Watch Now:Amazon
The Heavenly and Primal
star
7.99
1506 votes

#18 - The Heavenly and Primal

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/12/2014

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.

Directors: John Maybury
Writer: John Fusco
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Heirs
star
8.12
1087 votes

#19 - Heirs

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/1/2016

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

Directors: James McTeigue
Writer: Kate Barnow
Watch Now:Amazon
The Fellowship
star
8.18
1281 votes

#20 - The Fellowship

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/1/2016

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

Directors: Alik Sakharov
Watch Now:Amazon