Why Netflix's 'Marco Polo' Deserves Your Attention This Holiday Weekend? Here Are Some Reasons Why

A whole lot of Netflix original series have been getting generally positive reviews from fans and critics alike, but there are still a few that can be considered a cut above the rest. One of these shows is "Marco Polo," which has seemingly lived up to all the hype and more importantly to its unbelievable first season budget of approximately $90 million. Now 18 months after the shows debut, it is one of the most watched series on Netflix

The Decider has released a list of five reasons why all TV series fans should give "Marco Polo" a chance. First, is because it can be considered as a pastime while waiting for the seventh season of the much-beloved "Game of Thrones." The storyline can be touted as being as complex and it deals with similar subject matter to the HBO series because it is centered on the Mongolian emperor Kublai Khan, the grandson of Genghis Khan, and his court.

Fight fans are also in for a treat with this show. On the surface, "Marco Polo" may seem boring because of all the politics involved, but it makes up for that with intense martial arts sequences with Black Belt Magazine has commended the use of martial arts on the show to balance out the drama. The males on the show are easy on the eye as well.

Girl power is also prominent on the show as women portray many of the central characters. The females in this show do not only hold much political sway, but they engage in the fight or two on occasion as well. The female characters serve as excellent complements to the too often hard hitting and brash males on "Marco Polo."

There is room for growth on the show and what's great about it was that the second season was way better than the first according to most viewers. It would be interesting to see what creative direction the show runners of "Marco Polo" will take.