'Marco Polo' Review: Netflix Series Takes Viewers on a Sluggish but Sensual …

This December on Netflix Worlds will collide Intrigue. Deception. Bloodshed. These are just some of the obstacles awaiting legendary explorer Marco Polo as he navigates the inner court of 13th century ruler, Kublai Khan.

The biggest problem with Marco Polo, at least through its first two episodes, is that the show isn't really sure what it wants to be. At times, it wants to be a serious historical epic that muses on the nature of power and diplomacy. It wants to

The first few minutes of Marco Polo, Netflix's new $90 million medieval drama, are bloody. Battered by a long journey, our titular hero and his band have just come upon a village full of slaughtered peasants. Moments laterĀ 

The first few minutes of Marco Polo, Netflix's new $90 million medieval drama, are bloody. Battered by a long journey, our titular hero and his band have just come upon a village full of slaughtered peasants. Moments laterĀ 

Marco Polo, Netflix's new historical drama, features extravagant settings, political intrigue, and an epic scope. The show is the most expensive production for Netflix and a transparent attempt to draw international audiences. The series follows the