![]() ![]() Polo moved up the ranks in Khan's empire taking on roles as a special envoy, governor, and council official before deciding to return to Italy. One thing Polo does detail in his book that the show will incorporate are his roles within Khan's empire. His writing doesn't veer deeply into his own thoughts or personality in relation to the wonders he witnesses, so any romances written on the show - like that between Marco and the courtesan Mei Lin - are works of fiction.īut for the most part, the show will stay true to the essence of the close, trusted relationship between Khan and Polo. It's important to know that as a writer Marco Polo didn't have this generation's penchant for oversharing. This is a time period and culture that shows don't usually handle in depth, especially not accurately. ![]() Viewers will be able to witness in startling detail the birth of the Yuan dynasty and Khan's role as the emperor of China. What's going to be most interesting about the show isn't Polo but Khan and his vast empire. Like his television counterpart, Polo started his journey in his late teens and becomes a close ally to the dynamic Kublai Khan. Writer and executive producer John Fusco says in an interview with Mother Nature Network that historical accuracy was "very important without being chained to history." The the the Netflix show is based on The Travels of Marco Polo, a book in which Polo chronicles his journey and experiences through China. But, is Netflix's Marco Polo historically accurate? Much has been made of the hefty price tag of $90 million for the show along with comparisons to Game of Thrones for its tone, copious female nudity, and bloody violence. The series follows the titular 13th century merchant turned explorer as he makes his way from Europe into China and ends up in the court of Kublai Khan. The show is the most expensive production for Netflix and a transparent attempt to draw international audiences. Marco Polo, Netflix's new historical drama, features extravagant settings, political intrigue, and an epic scope. ![]()
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