Marco Polo Season 1 [Blu-ray]

i don't have netflix, so i had been waiting for this to come out on dvd/bluray for a year or more. i finally found it to buy on amazon. yay! i like it. i'm not sure how historically correct the story is. but i like the warrior battles, and the strategizing, and the codes of honor and the alliances and betrayals the martial arts battles, the confucian like words of wisdom from the blind kung fu master 100 Eyes. but i have to say, besides all that, what i really enjoy most about this series is the beautiful, sexy women getting gratuitously naked for my viewing pleasure!

I bought this when it was released on bluray. Loved the movie so much I eventually watched it 3 times over 7 months. The Acting was brilliant. Especially the acting of the Chinese Jia Sidao who gave advice to the Chinese Empress. There is some nudity in the film for Kublai Khan concuppines. Now for the sad note. Season 2 was not released in bluray by Netflix. Just be aware you can buy Season 1 but not Season 2. Netflix will not release Season 2 in bluray. The only way to watch Season 2 is to join Netflix I really felt I was blind sided

On the basis of four episodes, I find this series visually arresting, but the plot is slow moving. Marco Polo's relationship with his own father is poorly-defined, and his role at the court of Kubla Khan is more that of an observer than an active participant. This may have been true historically, but it does little to arouse audience interest. By contrast, in "Versailles," the young Louis XIV, his androgynous brother, Phillip, and their various lovers, male & female, pull the viewer in immediately. "Marco Polo" may improve as the series develops, but the first four episodes leave me wanting to care more about the central character, and to feel greater involvement in the events depicted.

Very enjoyable series overall. For my taste, there was too much talking and not enough action. We're talking about the Mongol empire for crying out loud, one of the most violent empires in history and there's maybe twenty minutes of fighting in a ten hour season that is set during a time when the Mongol empire is at war or close enough to make no difference. There could have been more martial arts training sequences, or battles, or assassins; dueling could have been a thing. Just something to break up the lip-flapping, whining and machinations. Again that is just my taste. My only other problem is the DVD case I got this in had all the DVDs stacked on top of each other. I don't think that a better designed case would be too much to ask for.

I love historical epics, and this along with Rome are among my all-time favs. Fantastic series, perfectly balanced between drama and action, calm and tension. Not a single dull moment. Top-notch acting, marvelous set design, an OST to die for (adore the different ending theme each episode). The dialogue was spot on. Plus, for all the people conplaining about whitewashing / lack of diversity, well, here ya go!Wish there were more bonuses and extras - well, there are plenty but I just want even more! For once I actually wish there was episode commentary... Also, hopefully they'll someday release a complete boxset with nice packaging, like Rome's wooden book. Would make a nice collectible.

GREAT SETS, BEAUTIFUL COSTUMES OF THAT PERIOD IN CHINA, BUT THE HERO IS TERRIBLE... A LIAR, PATHETIC COWARD, AN IDIOT, YOU ARE ALWAYS HOPING HE GETS KILLED AND REPLACED BY SOMEONE BETTER. "PLEASE WHACK HIM"... WHY THE WARLORD TOLERATES HIM IS BEYOND EXPLANATION. THERE'S ALOT OF FEMALE NUDITY, SOME GREAT FIGHTS KUNG FU STYLE, SOME FAIRLY GOOD PLOT LINES AND CHARACTERS AS THEY ALL WANT TO OVERTHROW THE WARLORD AND TAKE HIS PLACE. I'M ALMOST THRU THE FIRST YEAR AND THERE'S STILL NO TRADE, WHAT IS MARCO'S PURPOSE FOR BEING THERE? HE'S NEVER EXPLAINED.

These Marco Polo so called Region A movies will not play on my USA blu ray player .I ordered from two sources Amazon and another and both blu rays would not play.These. movies are very expensive and will frustrate you like I have been so do not purchase.The movie is awesome I saw it on Netflix.but can’t find a playable copy.

This is a fantastic series. I am always a fan of historical based films and shows and this one does not disappoint. Even if you know nothing about this period in history of of the Khan dynasty you will come up to speed quickly. I don't know how accurate all of the details are but it very exciting entertaining and filled with beautiful costuming, complex characters and plot twists. I would highly recommend this series for anyone who likes history.

Love the series but DO NOT BUY FROM THIS SUPPLIER. It is an import and REGION 1 so is not compatible with UK/EU bluray players.

Photography is superb throughout and fine acting too

thank you very much

Absolutely brilliant. Hope there will be a season 3

Based on historical events of Venetian explorer Marco Polo who kept a journal (original lost but 100 hand-written copies still exist). Fantastic season (can hardly wait for Season 2) with lush costumed sets and intriguing drama. Complicated story for western viewers not familiar with this era of history during the reign of mongol leader Kublai Khan & near the end of the Song Dynasty (circa 1275), so pay attention! Lots of nudity, torture scenes and horse mounted warriors. Fantastic special features including a very informative :38 documentary on the life & travels of Marco Polo. The large scale battle at the end of the season is awesome, there is also ample martial arts throughout the episodes.