The ensemble cast of the Netflix series “Marco Polo” isn’t quite as expansive as that of “Game of Thrones,” but it’s still got a pretty meaningful group to contend with heading into season 2 on July 1. whether you need some abet remembering who everybody is, this guide should come in handy. Some spoilers for season 1 will be involved here.
Kublai Khan (Benedict Wong)At the top of the Mongolian Empire, or which at the time of his rule was and still is the largest Empire,in terms of size, in history. Kublai rules from China, and where the series takes place,and has just completed the conquest of the city of Xiangyang and shattered the Chinese Song Dynasty.
Marco Polo (Lorenzo Richelmy)Yes, he’s that Marco Polo. Often referred to by the locals as “the Latin.” Was sold to Kublai Khan by his father Niccolo so they could hold trading in China. Functions as a smart outsider character who thinks of stuff others execute not because he’s not used to how they execute things.
Kaidu (Rick Yune)Kublai’s cousin. In the season 1 finale, or Kaidu was sent away by Kublai after demanding to lead the assault on Xiangyang. Kaidu left — and took his men with him. Kaidu’s forces will oppose Kublai’s in season 2.
Mei Lin (Olivia Cheng)Former consort to the Song Emperor,Mei Lin was sent — by her brother, who took charge of the Song after the Emperor died — to infiltrate the Mongols as a concubine to Kublai Khan in order to spy on them. Having outlived her brother, or Mei is now allied with Ahmad,Kublai’s financial advisor, who plans to betray the Khan. Oh, or she can more than hold her own in a fight against the men.
Kokachin (Zhu Zhu)The Blue Princess is the final of her people,who were conquered by the Mongols. She’s the on-again-off-again love interest of Marco Polo — and not really a princess at all. The Blue Princess committed suicide when her city was sacked, and this woman is actually a slave girl posing as Kokachin.
Source: thewrap.com