The drama was originally developed at starz, which picked up the project straight to series in january 2012. The potential for converts isnt even up for discussion as marco polo delves into its byzantine, stylish second season. Netflixs marco polo will be one of the most expensive tv series ever made. Marco polo, which launched in 2014, was the first netflix original. Marco polo is an american drama web television series inspired by marco polos early years in the court of kublai khan, the khagan of the mongol empire and the founder of the yuan dynasty 127168. No, marco polo is not about your favorite swimming pool game as a child. So, like kublai khan expanding his empire one piece at a time, we binged and recapped every single episode from the. Set in a world of greed, betrayal, sexual intrigue and rivalry, marco polo is based on the famed explorers adventures in kublai khans court.
And theres a particular reason the company is betting so big on it. In a world replete with greed, betrayal, sexual intrigue and rivalry, marco polo is based on the famed explorers adventures in kublai khans court in th century mongolia. The show is the most expensive production for netflix and a transparent attempt to. Look no further, because rotten tomatoes has put together a list of the best original netflix series available to watch right now, ranked according to the tomatometer. Marco polo tv show on netflix canceled tv series finale. This genrebending series puts a modern twist on greek and roman mythology, exploring themes of gender politics, power and. To most fans of marco polo, december marks when the first season launched last year on december 14th. On december 12, 2016, netflix announced they had canceled marco polo after two seasons.
Netflix series not returning for season 3 variety click to expand the mega menu. Netflixs marco polo has reached the end of its road. Conquering the world is less an art than conquering a man. Marco polo and the single episode related 100 eyes will not lose your attention. Lorenzo richelmy as marco polo takes some time to get used to, but his acting gets better and better from each passing episode. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Marco polo canceled at netflix after two seasons hollywood. Created by john fusco, this adventure tv show follows the early years of famous explorer marco polo lorenzo richelmy in th century china, as he travels the exotic silk road to the court of the. Marco polo, which launched in 2014, was the first netflix original series developed in the us for the global market. The first season of this historical fiction drama series follows venetian explorer marco polo lorenzo richelmy through his adventures in thcentury china after he is taken prisoner by kublai. Netflixs first foray into historical drama has proved successful. If there is one theme that can be taken away from the second season of marco polo, it is simply that the cost of keeping or gaining more power will end up costing you more than youre willing to bargain with.
Netflix doesnt provide ratings figures, but its makers cite parrot analytics which places marco polo as currently the second mostwatched original digital series behind another diverse netflix. Netflix, in rare cancellation, is ending marco polo. The weinstein duced series streamed for two seasons on the digital service. It was a costly series, and its cancellation could be a sign that netflix is becoming more choosy about devoting endless resources to original. Less than a month after marco polo arrived on the videoondemand service, a second series has been commissioned presumably. Marco polo canceled after 2 seasons on netflix deadline.
One hundred eyes for streaming, and at the same time revealed that marco polo season 2 will be out by summer 2016. Marco polo tv series 20142016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. This is the place to discuss the netflix original, marco polo. Marco polo cancelled by netflix, will not return for. Netflix just dropped the second season of marco polo, and while the newest season will be hotter than ever, relive the sexiest scenes from season 1. The second season launched quietly july 1, with options on the cast set to expire at years end. Netflix s marco polo has reached the end of its road. Netflix isnt without its faults, as was proven by the divided reception of hemlock grove and arrested development.
If youve been keeping tabs on marco polo, the news shouldnt be super shocking. Netflix has not renewed marco polo for a third season yet, so it makes it a bit hard to. The second season of the drama premiered back in july and thered been no. Kublai marco polos epic adventure and extraordinary relationship with kublai khan continues.
Originally developed at starz, marco polo premiered in 2014, with its second season debuting earlier this year. Marco polo season 2 launches july 1 on netflix in a world replete with. Netflix marco polo series riddled with errors seeker. Netflix has cancelled marco polo after two seasons, variety has confirmed. The 153 best netflix series and shows to watch right now. Series creator john fusco also wrote the films young guns, thunderheart and hidalgo. However, new rumors have pointed to a more specific date range for the release of the original series next installment, according to idigital times. The first season of marco polo was met with negative. The second season of the netflix original series marco polo, created by john fusco, adds actress michelle yeoh to its dynamic cast. On january 7, 2015, netflix officially ordered a second season of the series. Recently, netflix released a first look at the series upcoming feature, marco polo.
Netflixs marco polo ends creatively disappointing year. Marco polo, netflixs new historical drama, features extravagant settings, political intrigue, and an epic scope. In the upcoming season, michelle yeohs character plays a mysterious figure from hundred eyes tom wu past. Marco polo 2014 tvma 2 seasons tv dramas set in a world of greed, betrayal, sexual intrigue and rivalry, marco polo is based on the famed explorers adventures in kublai khans court. The great kublai khan may have ended up losing everything as a mysterious new foe crosses into the realm of the. Marco polo season 2 official trailer hd netflix youtube. For those whove already binged the entire season and want to read my thoughts about the. Overall, mp is an underrated series that is thrilling, well acted and a true hit for netflix.
At long, long last, weve gotten the official release date of the second season of the much loved netflix original, marco polo. The 10 episode second season includes new and returning cast. The adventures of the young explorer marco polo are chronicled in this. Its about the man who gave it a name, the legendary th century italian lorenzo richelmy, who we meet in the premiere as he tries to explore the trading route known as the silk road with his father, and essentially ends up being bartered into the court of kublai khan benedict wong in the process. When is the marco polo season 3 release date on netflix. With lorenzo richelmy, benedict wong, joan chen, remy hii. The show premiered on netflix on december 12, 2014. There are mild spoilers but its intended to be safe for those who have yet to watch the series. The show as told by the only nonasian in the cast, netflixs dreadful marco polo is another in a long line of showsfilms about an ethnically different culture seen. Netflix orders marco polo to series hollywood reporter. Netflix dropped all 10 episodes of the second season of marco polo on july 1.
Best netflix series and shows to watch right now april. A 30minute christmas special episode titled one hundred eyes was released between the first and the second season on december 26, 2015. The streaming service canceled the epic drama after two seasons, according to the hollywood reporter. The entire 10episode season of marco polo will become available to netflix members december 12th at 12. But before you watch the series, check out the scoop on the reallife exploits. According to the hollywood reporter, netflix has officially cancelled marco polo after only two 10episode seasons, which resulted in. Netflix marco polo series riddled with historical errors according to mongolian historians, much of the series plot plays fast and loose with the facts. The most naked moments from netflixs hottest show marco polo relive the sexiest scenes from season 1. Season 2 of marco polo consists of ten episodes and was released in its entirety on july 1, 2016. Netflix has opted not to renew the drama series about the famous th century merchant and explorer for a third season. The streaming giant has opted to cancel the scripted drama after two seasons, the hollywood reporter has learned. The netflix original series marco polo season 2 adds. Hundred eyes the standalone special will debut on december.
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