"Marco Polo" The Kublai Khan kills the boy emperor to show the power of his throne

“Marco Polo” can be seen streaming online over at “Netflix.” TV season 2 has begun and the third episode is called, “Measure Against the Linchpin.” It stars, Lorenzo Richelmy (Marco Polo), Benedict Wong (Kublai Khan), Joan Chen (Empress Chabi), Remy Hii (Prince Jingim) & Tom Wu (Hundred Eyes).

“Measure Against the Linchpin" opened with the killing of the boy emperor. He was the last heir to the throne of the Song Dynasty. Kublai Khan decided to kill him to secure his future as a ruthless world leader. The city riots in the streets for weeks and Khan has nightmares. He brings Marco to a high mountain to seek some answers. The female warrior (Michelle Yeoh) holds a knife to Mei Lin's neck who strikes a deal for revenge of the boy's death.

Kaidu sends a message with the ambush of Jingim. Kokachin lost another baby, but Empress Chabi makes a plan so that Khan will have an heir. (Joan Chen is very good in her role as Chabi).

You can watch “Marco Polo” streaming online over at “Netflix.” Click photo.

 (Marco follows Kublai Khan up onto the mountain).