The Best Episodes of Marco Polo Season 1

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 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

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 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

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