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The Best Episodes of Marco Polo

Every episode of Marco Polo ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Marco Polo!

The Best Episodes of Marco Polo

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....

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  1. Background image for The Fellowship
    8.5/10(12 votes)

    #1 - 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.

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  2. Background image for The Heavenly and Primal
    8.4/10(12 votes)

    #2 - 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.

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    Director:John Maybury
    Writer:John Fusco
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    8.4/10(13 votes)

    #3 - 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.

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  4. Background image for The Scholar's Pen
    8.2/10(11 votes)

    #4 - 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.

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    Writer:Unknown
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    8.2/10(11 votes)

    #5 - 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.

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  6. Background image for Hunter and the Sable Weaver
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    #6 - 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.

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    Writer:John Fusco
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  8. Background image for Hug
    8.1/10(10 votes)

    #7 - Hug

    S2:E2

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

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    8.1/10(12 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.

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  10. Background image for Measure Against the Linchpin
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #9 - 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.

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    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #10 - 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.

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  12. Background image for Let God's Work Begin
    7.9/10(11 votes)

    #11 - 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.

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    7.8/10(11 votes)

    #12 - 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.

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    7.8/10(11 votes)

    #13 - 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.

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    Director:Jon Amiel
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    7.7/10(11 votes)

    #14 - 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.

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    Director:John Maybury
  16. Background image for Feast
    7.5/10(14 votes)

    #15 - 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.

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  17. Background image for The Wolf and the Deer
    7.3/10(18 votes)

    #16 - 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.

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  18. Background image for The Fourth Step
    7.3/10(12 votes)

    #17 - 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.

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  19. Background image for Hashshashin
    7.3/10(12 votes)

    #18 - Hashshashin

    S1:E5

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

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  20. Background image for White Moon
    7.2/10(12 votes)

    #19 - 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.

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  21. Background image for The Wayfarer
    7.1/10(23 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.

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Fellowship" is the best rated episode of "Marco Polo". It scored 8.5/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Alik Sakharov and written by Patrick Macmanus, Elizabeth Sarnoff, it aired on 7/1/2016. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Heavenly and Primal".