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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!

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....

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  1. Background image for The Wayfarer
    7.3/10(2.0k votes)

    #1 - The Wayfarer

    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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    7.9/10(1.6k votes)

    #2 - The Wolf and the Deer

    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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    7.7/10(1.4k votes)

    #3 - Feast

    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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    7.7/10(1.3k votes)

    #4 - The Fourth Step

    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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    8.0/10(1.3k votes)

    #5 - Hashshashin

    S1:E5

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

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    7.9/10(1.2k votes)

    #6 - White Moon

    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. Background image for The Scholar's Pen
    8.0/10(1.2k votes)

    #7 - The Scholar's Pen

    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:Unknown
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    8.0/10(1.2k votes)

    #8 - Rendering

    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
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    7.9/10(1.2k votes)

    #9 - Prisoners

    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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  11. Background image for The Heavenly and Primal
    8.7/10(1.5k votes)

    #10 - The Heavenly and Primal

    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

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Wayfarer" is the best rated episode of "Marco Polo" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 1957 votes. Directed by Joachim Rønning, Espen Sandberg 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".