The Best Episodes of Marco Polo Season 1

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   #1 - The Heavenly and Primal

   S1:E1012/12/2014

   Marco's ingenuity -- and loyalty -- is put to the ultimate test when Kublai takes a violent and bold step in his quest to become emperor of the world.

   Director:John Maybury

   Writer:John Fusco

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   Director:John Maybury

   Writer:John Fusco
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   #2 - Hashshashin

   S1:E512/12/2014

   Marco searches for the mastermind behind a murderous plot, while Prince Jingim weighs the risks of retaliation.

   Director:Daniel Minahan

   Writer:Patrick Macmanus

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   Director:Daniel Minahan

   Writer:Patrick Macmanus
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   #3 - The Scholar's Pen

   S1:E712/12/2014

   Marco and Hundred Eyes take on a dangerous mission to infiltrate the walled city of Xiangyang, while its chancellor struggles to hold on to power.

   Director:David Petrarca

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:David Petrarca

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   #4 - Rendering

   S1:E812/12/2014

   When Kublai sets his sights -- and his army -- on the taking of the walled city of Xiangyang, Marco's allegiance is tested.

   Director:John Maybury

   Writer:Brett Conrad

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   Director:John Maybury

   Writer:Brett Conrad
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   #5 - The Wolf and the Deer

   S1:E212/12/2014

   As Kublai Khan battles his warmonger brother for rule over Mongolia, Marco learns that justice in Khan's Imperial City is as swift as it is deadly.

   Directors:Espen Sandberg, Joachim Rønning

   Writer:John Fusco

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   Directors:Espen Sandberg, Joachim Rønning

   Writer:John Fusco
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   #6 - White Moon

   S1:E612/12/2014

   On the eve of an auspicious ceremony, Marco searches for the culprit behind the assassination attempt on Kublai Khan -- even as a new one takes shape.

   Director:Daniel Minahan

   Writer:Dave Erickson

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   Director:Daniel Minahan

   Writer:Dave Erickson
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   #7 - Prisoners

   S1:E912/12/2014

   Marco finds his fate in the hands of Kublai yet again, while behind the walls of Xiangyang, Chancellor Sidao sets his sights on regaining power.

   Director:David Petrarca

   Writer:Patrick Macmanus

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   Director:David Petrarca

   Writer:Patrick Macmanus
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   #8 - Feast

   S1:E312/12/2014

   Marco begins a dangerous relationship with the beautiful Blue Princess as tensions grow between Kublai and Xiangyang's cunning chancellor Jia Sidao.

   Director:Alik Sakharov

   Writer:Michael S. Chernuchin

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   Director:Alik Sakharov

   Writer:Michael S. Chernuchin
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   #9 - The Fourth Step

   S1:E412/12/2014

   As war looms with the walled city of Xiangyang, Prince Jingim tests his diplomacy skills while Kublai questions Marco's allegiance.

   Director:Alik Sakharov

   Writer:Brett Conrad

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   Director:Alik Sakharov

   Writer:Brett Conrad
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    #10 - The Wayfarer

    S1:E112/12/2014

    After three years crossing seas, deserts and the Silk Road, a young Marco Polo finds himself a prisoner of the great Kublai Khan.

    Directors:Espen Sandberg, Joachim Rønning

    Writer:John Fusco

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    Directors:Espen Sandberg, Joachim Rønning

    Writer:John Fusco