Marco Polo is an American drama streaming television series inspired by Marco Polo’s early years in the court of Kublai Khan, the Khagan of the Mongol Empire and the founder of the Yuan dynasty (1271–1368). The show premiered on Netflix on December 12, 2014, and was created by John Fusco.
The series stars Lorenzo Richelmy in the title role, with Benedict Wong as Kublai Khan. It was produced by The Weinstein Company.
The first season cost $90 million to produce over its 10 episodes. The show was renewed by Netflix for a 10-episode second season, which premiered on July 1, 2016.
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Marco Polo Season 3 Release Date
According to Tonights TV, Marco Polo season 3 has been officially canceled, and there will not be a release date. The show premiered on Netflix on December 12, 2014, and was renewed for a 10-episode second season, which premiered on July 1, 2016.
However, viewing numbers fell far short of the show’s expense, and it was canceled, making it the first Netflix series not to make it to a third season. The show is a fictionalization of Marco Polo’s early years while in the service of Kublai Khan.
What is the reason for the cancellation of Marco Polo?
The cancellation of “Marco Polo” was due to a combination of factors. The show was produced by The Weinstein Company and streamed for two seasons on Netflix.
It was one of the streaming service’s first real gambles as an original content provider, and at the time of its debut, it was one of the most expensive shows ever produced.
While the series may have failed to spark the critical acclaim that other Netflix shows have enjoyed, it was a bold experiment that set the stage for future success.
However, viewing numbers fell far short of the show’s expense, and it was canceled, making it the first Netflix series not to make it to a third season. The show received unkind reviews, and there needed to be more cultural excitement surrounding it.
The performance could have been more forgettable, with mediocre acting, dull set pieces, insufficient action, and ill-choreographed martial arts scenes. In addition to a predictable storyline, these issues prevented many audiences from giving the second season a shot if they finished the first season.
Netflix has been reluctant to cancel its offerings, but the “Marco Polo” cancellation may be a sign that Netflix will become more selective about endlessly devoting resources to original series.
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In my opinion the show was a fantastic hit. Maybe l’m not and expert as some of those reviews l read but to me it was on point. If I was financially able there would be a 3 some where. Thanks!
Agreed. Give me a season 3! And finish another season of Luna Nera. You guys are breaking my heart.
I agree. Promoting the show could have helped for another season. The show for me was great. I’ve watched it several times.
This show was amazing and amazingly done. Some people just don’t know names in history and even as a fiction mixed with historic wars and people it is great entertainment More people should watch it Please produce and finish Marco’s journey. Please!!!
What a shame. Show was amazing. Very close to GOT imo. I don’t know why Netflix cares about critics opinions anyways because fans loved the show. The problem was that it wasn’t promoted. First I heard of it was like 2 weeks when it popped up on my Netflix feed. I thought the show was brand new. If they simply made an advertising push for it this could easily be one of Netflix’s top 5 best original series. So sad.
it is a great production with actors true to the life. why critics are not impressed is a wonder.i liked it very much and wd apprecaite if a 3rd season comes
Find the $ to produce season 3! This show is fantastic.
I’m really enjoyed Marco Polo.a lot of action. Reminded me of Game of thrones. I would love to see a season 3.
Totally enjoyed it. I was really was looking forward to season 3
Please Please Please reconsider finishing the story
Agreed, Marco Polo was exceptional!
Just finished watching season 2 of Marco Polo. I thought it was great. It kept my attention very well. You can’t trust a critic as far as you can throw them. I can’t stand people that make their living off of giving their opinion about anything really. Anyway I know it’s been a while but it would be really cool to do a follow-up season 3 of Marco Polo regardless of how many years have been. Heck if they can put Rambo or the Terminator the closet on a back shelf in a dusty room why not bring back this series. He’s been dead 700 years what’s a few years between seasons. It still has great potential and I feel that Netflix has become too picky. If a show isn’t in the top 2% in rating than it’s a failure and gets cancelled. While you are at it re up UpLoad also.
After 7 years, lessons have been learned, so please give us the 3rd season, same actors.
Sandra
We need the season 3
as season 2 left us in limbo as to
What happened
Please give us season 3 as this is a fantastic show
It’s a greatly done, we enjoyed the story line and how professionally produced… please release the third series and promote for it.. it’s worth it
I just finished the series for a 2nd time a couple nights ago.. And when I finished.. I am sitting there upset because of the way the series ended.. That is my biggest pet peeve. Not letting a show finish itself out in someway, and leaving it undone.
We need a season 3, and as others have said.. If you would of advertised it, you would of probably got more views.
Thought the Marco Polo show really good, ended up watching it episode after episode,held my interest. Didn’t know what was fact or fiction though. 2 seasons 2 short.
pleaseeeeeeeee
we want more of Marco polo
season 3 please, we beg you
I really like Marco Polo it kept me interested and I was very disappointed that you don’t have a season 3 out there I would love to see a season 3 even a season 4 I love the show
This is the second time we watched the show. We enjoy it just as much as the first time. I agree the second season left us in limbo. Please bring the the 3rd season to finish the story. Nothing is worse then spending your time on a good story only to have it not end.
This show had me thinking about it daily long after we had to stop watching for work or sleep. Now it’s over! Darn you Netflix show renewal people and your fancy paid critics!!!! Now, pretty please with sugar on top – Season 3.
We need
Season 3 please!
I’m not one that usually gripes as to whether a show comes or goes but the first 2 seasons of Marco Polo were outstanding. Kept my interest and I found little real fault in the acting or production. How critics can say otherwise means they are out of touch with the viewer. I would think the show deserves a 3rd season. I will watch it. I pay my hard earned for my Netflix subscription and my opinion should count double over self interested critics.
I’m disappointment by Netflix decisions. Living the public on the dry land just like that. Be professional, prepare the season 3, and your Netflix community will love you.
Thank you
Enjoyed watching this series very much !! Can’t really rap my head around why there not continuing. 🤔🤔🤔 next season please 👍👍👍
I agree, the show is amazing, I was looking forward to a third season.
This was beautiful written with depth of the character’s….I loved every minute of this show.
If no season 3, at least finish the story with a movie as was done with Seven Kings Must Die.
I just finished the series last night and thought it was very well done. I am really hoping for Season 3. Please!!!
The series Marco Polo is one of the best series I have watched. There needs to be a third one, with the same actors. It’s so frustrating to be hanging in limbo liked this.
To add to the other comment. I have watched it several times
Cancelling this show is a travesty. I thought that both seasons were brilliant. Great story-telling, acting and culturally accurate. Even the soundtrack was great.
Critics are paid to give harsh reviews. Most people ignore them and make up their own minds, so perhaps the Harvey Weinstein-shaped elephant in the room had a big part to play in this poor decision.
I’m a history lover, dramatized of in a documentary. For me Marco Polo was as captivating as Vikings or The Last Kingdom. Why then stop after two seasons? As others have said. Promote it seriously, seek cultural subsidies from different countries with an interest, but PLEASE, release season 3! Thanks.
Is this guy watching the same show? Who the heck paid him to say such nonsense?!? Marco Polo was fantastic! I was completely heartbroken when I found out that they cancelled it after the second season. I would definitely love to see more seasons. It was such an epic adventure with amazing twists to the plot. Please continue the show!!
Save Season 3 at all cost !!!
My wife and I both loved Marco Polo, we are now left in limbo wondering what happened next. So disallpointed in Netflix an the Weinestein Company not finishing what they started.
It was fantastic, in all ways. Acting was incredible.
Sets were awesome.
Beautifully filmed.
The fight sequences are awesome.
Please … bring it back.
I AGREE, IT WSS GREAT PLEASE DO SEASON 3.
One of the most well done show I have ever seen! All great acting and settings! I think most people are still very ignorant about the Asian cultures, including that of the Mongolians, so I am not surprised not many followed this show. It is much more different than what most people can handle. I am disappointed that there aren’tore viewers as it was a excellent show to watch. Nothing was rushed or colored over…
I just finished watching maco polo seseoson 2. The is interested we look forward for season 3
A great show I was looking forward to but alas it is a shame as to discontinue the 3rd series!