Marco Polo (series) (2014)
Release Year: 2014
Nation: Canada, United States
Alternative Title: Μάρκο Πόλο, マルコポーロ 百の眼, マルコポーロ : 百の眼, Марко Поло, 馬可波羅
Director: Alik Sakharov, Daniel Minahan, David Petrarca, Espen Sandberg, James McTeigue
Writer: Brett Conrad, Bruce Marshall Romans, Dave Erickson, Elizabeth Sarnoff, John Fusco
Production & Genre
Producer: Executive Producer: John Fusco
Companies: The Weinstein Company
Genre: Action, Action & Adventure, Adventure, Drama
Budget: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: 13th century, ancient asia, excited, explorer, historical, historical drama, kublai khan, marco polo, medieval, mongol empire, mongolian history, sword & shield, yuan dynasty
Story
The series begins with Marco Polo, a young Venetian trader's son, accompanying his father to the court of Kublai Khan in Mongolia during the 13th century. Marco soon becomes a trusted companion and advisor to the Khan, navigating a world filled with political intrigue, betrayal, and sexual tension as he helps Kublai in his quest for power to become Emperor of the World.
Summary
Marco Polo is an epic historical drama series that follows the early years of the renowned explorer Marco Polo. Set during the 13th century along the exotic Silk Road, the series provides a glimpse into ancient Asia and the Mongol Empire ruled by Kublai Khan. The story focuses on Marco's journey as he enters the Khan's world of greed, betrayal, and rivalry, eventually becoming a trusted companion to Kublai.
