: Though permissions to film in China were denied, the production spanned multiple countries, including Kazakhstan , Malaysia , Italy, Slovakia, and Hungary.
At the time of its release, Marco Polo was one of the most expensive TV series ever produced, with its first season alone costing roughly . Marco Polo (2014–2016)
Created by John Fusco , (2014–2016) was an epic historical drama that chronicled the early years of the legendary Venetian explorer in the court of Kublai Khan. Despite its short two-season run, it became one of the most ambitious and visually stunning productions in television history. Production & Scale : Though permissions to film in China were
: The production crew of over 400 built 51 sets from scratch at Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios to recreate 13th-century Mongolia and China. Despite its short two-season run, it became one
The series begins with a young Marco Polo being left as a political hostage at the court of Kublai Khan by his merchant father.
: Costume designer Tim Yip applied a "New Orientalism" aesthetic, crafting historically detailed armor and gowns. Plot & Themes