: The production crew of over 400 built 51 sets from scratch at Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios to recreate 13th-century Mongolia and China.
The series begins with a young Marco Polo being left as a political hostage at the court of Kublai Khan by his merchant father. Marco Polo (2014–2016)
: Costume designer Tim Yip applied a "New Orientalism" aesthetic, crafting historically detailed armor and gowns. Plot & Themes : The production crew of over 400 built
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 . Plot & Themes At the time of its
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 denied, the production spanned multiple countries, including Kazakhstan , Malaysia , Italy, Slovakia, and Hungary.
: The production crew of over 400 built 51 sets from scratch at Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios to recreate 13th-century Mongolia and China.
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
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 .
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 denied, the production spanned multiple countries, including Kazakhstan , Malaysia , Italy, Slovakia, and Hungary.