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In a world replete with greed, betrayal, sexual intrigue and rivalry, "Marco Polo" is based on the famed explorer\'s adventures in Kublai Khan\'s court in 13th century China.

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Although depicted in higher action and exaggeration, Marco Polo did in fact take many aspects from a Mingol conquered China. Yet during the yuan dynasty (when China was one of the 4 khanates and was ruled by Kublai, Genghis Khan\'s grandson.) he didn\'t engage in many of the epic action sequences as seen throughout the show. In fact Kublai Khan welcomed people like Marco Polo. Merchants and scholars were welcomed and no longer seen as low scum as they previously were seen by Confucian beuracrats. See more »

Visually enticing well-produced but suffers from wooden dialogue

Netflix offers us a beautifully produced and visually pleasing historical drama. Although historically inaccurate in some parts, thus making Marco Polo a medieval fantasy of sorts, the drama, war, assassinations and political intrigue and characters are interesting enough to make this worth your time.

However, the series suffers a bit from the wooden acting and stunted dialogue. The actor chosen for the role of Marco Polo is not quiet up to the task. The dialogue in some scenes feels more read from a script than spoken with conviction and emotion.

After watching seven episodes, I feel it is good enough to watch the full season with some interest. Renewing the medieval genre with a Chinese focus is proving a difficult task for Netflix. But with better scripting and improved pacing of the story, Marco Polo may still prove a success.

6/10 ( acting 4/10', story 5/10, production 8/10, visual impact 8/10)

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