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!
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. But Marco soon finds that navigating the Khan’s world of greed, betrayal, sexual intrigue and rivalry will be his greatest challenge yet, even as he becomes a trusted companion to the Khan in his violent quest to become the Emperor of the World.
Top Episode Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Marco Polo" is "The Heavenly and Primal", rated 8.7/10 from 1414 user votes. It was directed by John Maybury and written by John Fusco. "The Heavenly and Primal" aired on 12/12/2014 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Heirs".
8.7/10 1,414 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.
Director: John Maybury
Writer: John Fusco
8.6/10 984 votes#2 - 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 into the world.
Director: James McTeigue
Writer: Kate Barnow
8.4/10 954 votes#3 - 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, and Marco learns a terrible truth.
Director: Alik Sakharov
Writer: Elizabeth Sarnoff, Patrick Macmanus
8.0/10 1,238 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.
Director: Daniel Minahan
Writer: Patrick Macmanus
8.0/10 1,157 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.
Director: David Petrarca
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 1,130 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.
Director: John Maybury
Writer: Brett Conrad
8.0/10 758 votes#7 - Lost Crane
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 7/1/2016
Kaidu's ruthlessness reaches new levels in his bid for power, while Hundred Eyes' former lover has him questioning his loyalties.
Director: Alik Sakharov
Writer: Matthew White
8.0/10 765 votes#8 - 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.
Director: James McTeigue
Writer: Elizabeth Sarnoff, Patrick Macmanus
7.9/10 1,545 votes#9 - 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.
Director: Espen Sandberg, Joachim Rønning
Writer: John Fusco
7.9/10 1,178 votes#10 - 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.
Director: Daniel Minahan
Writer: Dave Erickson
7.9/10 1,149 votes#11 - 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.
Director: David Petrarca
Writer: Patrick Macmanus
7.9/10 936 votes#12 - 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.
Director: David Petrarca
Writer: Patrick Macmanus
7.7/10 1,352 votes#13 - 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.
Director: Alik Sakharov
Writer: Michael S. Chernuchin
7.7/10 1,236 votes#14 - 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.
Director: Alik Sakharov
Writer: Brett Conrad
7.7/10 990 votes#15 - 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, while Marco navigates a delicate mission.
Director: Daniel Minahan
Writer: John Fusco
7.7/10 839 votes#16 - 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.
Director: Daniel Minahan
Writer: Elizabeth Sarnoff
7.7/10 792 votes#17 - 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.
Director: Jon Amiel
Writer: Bruce Marshall Romans
7.6/10 759 votes#18 - 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.
Director: Jon Amiel
Writer: Noelle Valdivia
7.5/10 825 votes#19 - 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 threat to the khan is born.
Director: David Petrarca
Writer: Kate Barnow
7.3/10 1,898 votes#20 - 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.
Director: Espen Sandberg, Joachim Rønning
Writer: John Fusco