: Though permissions to film in China were denied, the production spanned multiple countries, including Kazakhstan , Malaysia , Italy, Slovakia, and Hungary.
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 Marco Polo (2014–2016)
: The production crew of over 400 built 51 sets from scratch at Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios to recreate 13th-century Mongolia and China. : Though permissions to film in China were
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 . Production & Scale : The production crew of
The series begins with a young Marco Polo being left as a political hostage at the court of Kublai Khan by his merchant father.