Marco Polo
Series Overview
Assigned to accompany two priests on a mission to convert the court of Kublai Khan to Christianity, Marco Polo is abandoned in the mountains when the priests, doubting the very existence of China, turn back. Polo eventually pushes bravely forth alone toward the fabled country where he is accepted as an envoy into Khan's court. Marooned on the far side of the world, Polo, accompanied by his servant, Pedro, advances as a Mongol grandee for twenty extraordinary years. What he eventually brings back with him to the West is a chronicle that changed history forever.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
Broadcast Syndication
1 Season • 2 Episodes
90 min per episode
2007 – 2007
Premiered: Mon, Mar 19, 2007
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Episode 2”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Ian Somerhalder
Marco Polo
BD Wong
Pedro
Desiree Ann Siahaan
Temulun / Kensai
Brian Dennehy
Kublai Khan
Lim Kay Tong
Lord Chenchu
Christian Lee
Cogatai
Luo Yan
Chabi
Alan Shearman
Maffeo Polo
Michael O'Hagan
Old Marco Polo
Rodger Bumpass
Rustigielo
Richard Harding Gardner
Italian Priest #1
Lim Yu-Beng
Burmese Priest
Melissa Sue Anderson
Mother (voice) (uncredited)
Thomas Lim
Tak Yuen
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Connor
Ron Hutchinson
Ken Thorne
Thomas Burstyn
Tam Chi-San
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas Burstyn
Director of Photography
Kevin Connor
Director
Ken Thorne
Original Music Composer
Ron Hutchinson
Screenplay
Tam Chi-San
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Marco Polo
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What is Marco Polo about?
Assigned to accompany two priests on a mission to convert the court of Kublai Khan to Christianity, Marco Polo is abandoned in the mountains when the priests, doubting the very existence of China, turn back. Polo eventually pushes bravely forth alone toward the fabled country where he is accepted as an envoy into Khan's court. Marooned on the far side of the world, Polo, accompanied by his servant, Pedro, advances as a Mongol grandee for twenty extraordinary years. What he eventually brings back with him to the West is a chronicle that changed history forever.
How many seasons does Marco Polo have?
Marco Polo comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Marco Polo?
Key cast members in Marco Polo include Ian Somerhalder, BD Wong, Desiree Ann Siahaan, Brian Dennehy, Lim Kay Tong.
Who created or directed Marco Polo?
Marco Polo was developed and directed by Kevin Connor.