bluewaves

Fantastic once again, beautiful scenes, tortured and real characters, I love how Akmed develops and we are shown his motives. Its very interesting to see the introspective view of how individuals can become the people they are in the present. As one character mentions it is only someone who has lived many lives who truly knows how to live in the present. Great script writing and memorable lines. I hope they commission a third!

My feeling on this show cannot be described...this is the first time I have been so hooked for a decade...perhaps since the remake of Battlestar Galactica...I really haven't seen a quality series like this forever! As someone who has lived in the east and absorbed the culture its really a surprising and respectful effort. I love the genuine and hard battles Marco has to pursue in his course, sometimes he lacks real character though it could be said he is not always the central role in this play. It really is a beautiful theatre. I love the attention to the ancient art of war and the landscapes make a fitting backdrop. The music is perfect and unique as well as great costume design and cinematography. I really feel the criticism of the critics is due to the hardness and unforgiving nature of the show though they fail to realise how much it gives to strong female leads and moral code. I hope people can see past the critics and see Marco Polo for what it really is...a fantastic and fantastical adventure.