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The Best Episodes of Marco Polo Season 1

Every episode of Marco Polo Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Marco Polo Season 1!

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....
Genres:Action & AdventureDrama
Network:Netflix

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Wayfarer" is the best rated episode of "Marco Polo" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 1911 votes. Directed by Espen Sandberg, Joachim Rønning and written by John Fusco, it aired on 12/12/2014. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "The Wolf and the Deer".

  • The Wayfarer
    7.3/101,911 votes

    #1 - 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

  • The Wolf and the Deer
    7.9/101,556 votes

    #2 - 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

  • Feast
    7.7/101,363 votes

    #3 - 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

  • The Fourth Step
    7.7/101,246 votes

    #4 - 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

  • Hashshashin
    8.0/101,248 votes

    #5 - 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

  • White Moon
    7.9/101,188 votes

    #6 - 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

  • The Scholar's Pen
    8.0/101,166 votes

    #7 - 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

  • Rendering
    8.0/101,138 votes

    #8 - 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

  • Prisoners
    7.9/101,158 votes

    #9 - 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

  • The Heavenly and Primal
    8.7/101,425 votes

    #10 - 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