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The Worst Episodes of Marco Polo

Every episode of Marco Polo ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Marco Polo!

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

Worst Episodes Summary

"The Wayfarer" is the worst rated episode of "Marco Polo". It scored 7.3/10 based on 1908 votes. Directed by Espen Sandberg, Joachim Rønning and written by John Fusco, it aired on 12/12/2014. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Let God's Work Begin".

  • The Wayfarer
    7.3/101,908 votes
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    #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

  • Let God's Work Begin
    7.5/10830 votes
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    #2 - Let God's Work Begin

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 7/1/2016

    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

  • Serpent's Terms
    7.6/10765 votes
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    #3 - Serpent's Terms

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 7/1/2016

    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

  • Feast
    7.7/101,363 votes
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    #4 - 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
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    #5 - 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

  • Hunter and the Sable Weaver
    7.7/10997 votes
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    #6 - Hunter and the Sable Weaver

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 7/1/2016

    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

  • Measure Against the Linchpin
    7.7/10844 votes
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    #7 - Measure Against the Linchpin

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 7/1/2016

    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

  • Lullaby
    7.7/10797 votes
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    #8 - Lullaby

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 7/1/2016

    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

  • The Wolf and the Deer
    7.9/101,555 votes
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    #9 - 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

  • White Moon
    7.9/101,188 votes
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    #10 - 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

  • Prisoners
    7.9/101,158 votes
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    #11 - 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

  • Hug
    7.9/10941 votes
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    #12 - Hug

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 7/1/2016

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

    Director: David Petrarca

    Writer: Patrick Macmanus

  • Hashshashin
    8.0/101,248 votes
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    #13 - 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

  • The Scholar's Pen
    8.0/101,166 votes
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    #14 - 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
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    #15 - 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

  • Lost Crane
    8.0/10763 votes
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    #16 - Lost Crane

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 7/1/2016

    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

  • Whitehorse
    8.0/10769 votes
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    #17 - Whitehorse

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 7/1/2016

    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

  • The Fellowship
    8.4/10960 votes
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    #18 - The Fellowship

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 7/1/2016

    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

  • Heirs
    8.6/10990 votes
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    #19 - Heirs

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 7/1/2016

    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 Heavenly and Primal
    8.7/101,425 votes
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    #20 - 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