Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. The great kublai khan may have ended up losing everything as a mysterious new foe crosses into the realm of the. Season 1 of marco polo is streaming now on netflix worldwide. Marco polo cancelled by netflix after two seasons tvline. Netflixs marco polo ends creatively disappointing year for. Netflix, in rare cancellation, is ending marco polo lorenzo richelmy in a scene from marco polo. Marco polo is an american drama web television series inspired by marco polos early years in. If youre looking for a binge, check it marco polo out and marvel at how incredible kublais court looks while also. There are ten episodes scheduled to be released for the second series. The drama series was inspired by marco polos life in the court of kublai khan, the founder of the yuan dynasty. Jul 05, 2016 welcome to the fullspoiler discussion page for season 2 of netflix s marco polo. This is for those whove watched all 10 episodes of the second season and want to read my thoughts about plot.
Marco polo lorenzo richemly shocked with his fathers abandonment pierfrancesco favino in the mongol khanate, he enters the world of power, greed and bloodlust. What was the khan chopping at the end that was making him so bloody. In the upcoming season, michelle yeohs character plays a mysterious figure from hundred eyes tom wu past. Netflix has announced that season 2 of the adventure drama will release globally on july 1. Section b, page 2 of the new york edition with the headline. The decision to end the series was a mutual one between netflix and producers the weinstein company. There are mild spoilers but its intended to be safe for those who have yet to watch the series. Benedict wong, olivia cheng, joan chen, zhu zhu language.
Hemlock grove and bloodline were also cancelled by the streaming service, but after they aired third seasons. 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. Marco polo, i conscript you into the order of the mongol knights, says kublai khan benedict wong teeing off netflixs second season of marco. The famous silk road traveler and swimming pool game namesake gets a few interesting plots of his own, but for the most part, he exists to introduce viewers to kublai khans court, and all the beauty, intrigue, and. Marco polo season 2 has several moving parts to its plot, but the team of writers and. Jun 29, 2016 netflix dropped all 10 episodes of the second season of marco polo on july 1. The season premiere of marco polo is lacking in action and heavy on the setup, but the setup is promising. One place that marco polo is unlike game of thrones, however, is the ending. Marco polo is netflixs new sprawling historical adventure series.
Welcome to the fullspoiler discussion page for season 2 of netflixs marco polo. 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. Netflixs marco polo was largely seen as the first dent in netflixs armor upon its release in. Italian english audio description english on netflix australia 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 khans court. Series showrunner, and selfproclaimed obsessed fan of asian history and martial arts, john fusco had more gracious things to say about marco polo and. Marco polo music from the netflix original series by. Spoilers ahead for large chunks season 2 of the netflix original series marco polo, including the season finale.
On january 7, 2015, marco polo was renewed by netflix for a 10 episode second. Dec 22, 2015 the second season of the netflix original series marco polo, created by john fusco, adds actress michelle yeoh to its dynamic cast. It has been a long journey, but at long last we have a return date for marco polo. Morgan argued that polo as a mere venetian merchant would not had been.
The marco polo tv show has been cancelled by netflix. Set in a world of greed, betrayal, sexual intrigue and rivalry, marco polo is based on the famed explorers adventures in kublai khans court. Video marco polo season 2 trailer from netflix deadline. No, marco polo is not about your favorite swimming pool game as a child. Netflixs marco polo ends creatively disappointing year. A netflix original, filled with warfare and politicalsexu al intrigue subscribers can watch season 1 and season 2 on netflix now. The british historian david morgan argued that polo andor his ghostwriter rustichello da pisa certainly exaggerated and lied about his status in china, marco polo season 2 dvd making him the friend of kublai khan, the governor of yangzhou and helping the mongols take xiangyang, but these falsehoods do not prove that polo never went to china. Dec, 2016 netflix, in rare cancellation, is ending marco polo lorenzo richelmy in a scene from marco polo. Marco polo crushes after the blue princess and meets his match in the legendary khutulun. Marco polo season 3 release date on netflix, episodes. The drama series was inspired by marco polo s life in the court of kublai khan, the founder of the yuan dynasty. It was a costly series, and its cancellation could be a sign that netflix is becoming.
Marco polo season 2 is available on netflix australia. Information on the season 2 release date of netflix original series marco polo and when fans will be able to stream the actionpacked series its been almost a year to the date when the first. The news comes as no surprise since the series has struggled since its debut season. Kublai must prove himself worthy to lead his people as the kurultai approaches in the marco polo season 2 finale. Marco polo canceled after 2 seasons on netflix deadline. A 30minute origin story of hundred eyes, in which a defiant warriormonk arrives. Marco polo didnt really get one, so it wont let you down the way season 8 of hbos hit did. The show premiered on netflix on december 12, 2014. Netflix, in rare cancellation, is ending marco polo the. Jan 08, 2015 this move shows netflixs continued commitment for providing its own catalogue of content rather than relying on its partners content, which as time goes on becomes more and more scarce given the competition arising from rivals amazon and hulu. Netflix orders season 2 of marco polo whats on netflix. Welcomed as a guest by kublai khan benedict wong and suffering from loneliness as he strives to prove himself for the khan as a helpful guest. The netflix original series marco polo season 2 adds michelle.
Season 2 will be launching on netflix on july 1st 2016 globally. Ted sarandos, netflixs chief content officer, once claimed that viewership was, really irrelevant because marco polo doing what its supposed to do. Netflix has canceled marco polo, variety has confirmed. Netflix, in rare cancellation, is ending marco polo the new york. Marco polo canceled by netflix after two seasons moviefone. This is for those whove watched all 10 episodes of the second. The second season premiered with very little publicity in july. Netflix has announced that season 2 of the adventure drama will be available worldwide on july 1st. The streaming service opted not to renew the yuan dynasty historical drama for a third season. We will keep fans posted on marco polo season 3, watch season 1 and 2 now. 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. Marco polo is an american drama web television series inspired by marco polo s early years in the court of kublai khan, the khagan of the mongol empire and the founder of the yuan dynasty 127168.
Netflix has announced that season 2 of the adventure drama will. Even so, theres plenty to enjoy in the shows two seasons and one special about hundred eyes backstory. Apr 11, 2016 it has been a long journey, but at long last we have a return date for marco polo. Pasadena, ca, january 7, 2015 netflix, the worlds leading internet tv network, today announced a new ten episode chapter in the adventures of. 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. Marco polo season 2 premiere date on netflix the crown.
Netflix has opted not to renew the drama series about the famous th century merchant and explorer for a third season. One of netflixs popularly rising series, marco polo is an adventure beyond truth. The second season of the netflix original series marco polo, created by john fusco, adds actress michelle yeoh to its dynamic cast. Marco polo season 2 official trailer only on netflix hd. Search results for marco polo season 2 dvd netflix. The series has the scope of game of thrones and the scale of lawrence of arabia, and the music is perfectly fitting, capturing the epic atmosphere of a stranger. Jun 08, 2016 marco polo, i conscript you into the order of the mongol knights, says kublai khan benedict wong teeing off netflix s second season of marco polo as we see that the famed explorer lorenzo.
Season 2 of marco polo consists of ten episodes and was released in its entirety on july 1, 2016. So, like kublai khan expanding his empire one piece at a time, we binged and recapped every single episode from the. Marco polo is an american drama web television series inspired by marco polos early years. Netflixs marco polo has reached the end of its road. There is some nudity in the film for kublai khan concuppines. The series was written and created by john fusco and stars lorenzo richelmy in the title. Marco polo is an american television series about the young years of marco polo, which has been broadcast by netflix since december 12, 2014.
Netflix cancels marco polo after two seasons screen rant. Netflixs marco polo has reached the end of its road the streaming giant has opted to cancel the scripted drama after two seasons, the hollywood reporter has learned. Marco polo canceled at netflix after two seasons hollywood. This move shows netflixs continued commitment for providing its own catalogue of content rather than relying on its partners content, which as time goes on becomes more and more scarce given the competition arising from rivals amazon and hulu. The weinstein duced series streamed for two seasons on the digital service.
This is the place to discuss the netflix original, marco polo. Marco polo is netflixs epic drama that focuses on the travels of marco polo when he ventured into the east, where he met kublai khan, the leaderfounder of the yuan dynasty. So, like kublai khan expanding his empire one piece at a time. Netflix, in rare cancellation, is ending marco polo. Opening theme watch the first official trailer for the new netflix original series marco polo and discover the littleknown beginnings of the legendary explorer. Dec, 2014 marco polo crushes after the blue princess and meets his match in the legendary khutulun. With the recent closing of the season 2 finale, many are.
N a started this petition to netflix and 2 others dear netflix and the weinstein company, like many others, after being invested in the beautiful world and the characters of marco polo, i was shocked to ear of its cancellation. The dubbed game of thrones killer takes us back to the mongol empire during the th century and follows the adventures of the famed adventurer, marco polo who is played by lorenzo richelmy. Season 2 of marco polo is a huge improvement from season 1. Marco polo season 2 premiered on netflix on july 1, and the series takes the honorable mention spot in our rankings of the 50 best tv shows on netflix. Marco polo is netflix s epic drama that focuses on the travels of marco polo when he ventured into the east, where he met kublai khan, the leaderfounder of the yuan dynasty. The only way to watch season 2 is to join netflix i really felt i was blind sided. Netflix dropped all 10 episodes of the second season of marco polo on july 1. The netflix original series marco polo season 2 adds michelle yeoh to cast in a recurring role. With lorenzo richelmy, benedict wong, joan chen, remy hii.
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