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The Best Episodes of Marco Polo Season 1

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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....
  1. 8.7/10(1.5k votes)

    #1 - The Heavenly and Primal

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    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
  2. 8.0/10(1.3k votes)

    #2 - Hashshashin

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    S1:E5

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

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  3. 8.0/10(1.2k votes)

    #3 - The Scholar's Pen

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    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:N/A
  4. 8.0/10(1.2k votes)

    #4 - Rendering

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    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
  5. 7.9/10(1.6k votes)

    #5 - The Wolf and the Deer

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    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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  6. 7.9/10(1.2k votes)

    #6 - White Moon

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    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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  8. 7.9/10(1.2k votes)

    #7 - Prisoners

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    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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  9. 7.7/10(1.4k votes)

    #8 - Feast

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    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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  10. 7.7/10(1.3k votes)

    #9 - The Fourth Step

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    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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  11. 7.3/10(1.9k votes)

    #10 - The Wayfarer

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    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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Heavenly and Primal" is the best rated episode of "Marco Polo" season 1. It scored 8.7/10 based on 1451 votes. Directed by John Maybury and written by John Fusco, it aired on 12/12/2014. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Hashshashin".