The Best Episodes of Marco Polo

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

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

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

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

Director: Daniel Minahan

Writer: Patrick Macmanus

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Director: David Petrarca

Writer: Patrick Macmanus

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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