All dramas based on real historical events require a bit of gap filling, and the introduction of plot elements to make the story more satisfying is far more effective for television than a dry historical reenactment. Though this is going to contain some criticism of the show, I mostly want to use it to discuss some genuinely fascinating history. I’d like to preface this by saying that I neither want nor expect a total devotion to history in shows like Marco Polo. But just how historically accurate is Marco Polo? Kublai Khan The lavish set design and costumes give the show a genuine feeling, and the show-runners drew on a wealth of exciting history when they wrote the series. I watched it during lock-down, and despite occasionally cringing at some of the characterisation, enjoyed it for the most part. Despite being cancelled on a cliffhanger ending, HBO’s Marco Polo remains well liked by fans.
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