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Marco Polo is a television series depicting the early years of Marco Polo’s service in the court of Kublai Khan, the Khagan of the Mongol Empire. The show, created by John Fusco and featuring Lorenzo Richelmy as Polo, premiered on Netflix in 2014 and received a second season in 2016. It was produced by The Weinstein Company and initially ran for ten episodes.
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Why is Marco Polo living at Kublai Khan's court in the Netflix series?
Marco is left at Kublai Khan's court after traveling east with his merchant father, Niccolo Polo. He must learn the politics, languages, and combat traditions of the Mongol Empire while trying to earn the khan's trust.
Who is Hundred Eyes in Marco Polo?
Hundred Eyes is a blind monk and martial artist played by Tom Wu who becomes one of Marco's teachers. Netflix also released a separate short special centered on his history and capture by the Mongols.
Is Jia Sidao a real opponent of Kublai Khan in Marco Polo?
Jia Sidao was a real Song dynasty chancellor, but the series heavily dramatizes his personality, relationships, and military role. In the show, he controls the walled city of Xiangyang and becomes a primary obstacle to Kublai's campaign.
Does Marco Polo continue after Kublai Khan's second season campaign?
No. Netflix canceled Marco Polo after two seasons, leaving later political developments and several character arcs unresolved.
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