The BEST episodes of Marco Polo season 1

Every episode of Marco Polo season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Marco Polo season 1!

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: 11/4/2025Network: NetflixStatus: Ended
The Heavenly and Primal
star
7.97
1501 votes

#1 - 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
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Prisoners
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7.73
1429 votes

#2 - 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
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The Wolf and the Deer
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7.67
1774 votes

#3 - 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
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Hashshashin
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7.67
1444 votes

#4 - 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
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The Scholar's Pen
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7.67
1372 votes

#5 - 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
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Rendering
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7.64
1362 votes

#6 - 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
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Feast
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7.61
1639 votes

#7 - 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
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White Moon
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7.61
1463 votes

#8 - 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
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The Fourth Step
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7.58
1494 votes

#9 - 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
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The Wayfarer
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7.35
2260 votes

#10 - 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
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