Netflix will debut its next original series in December. Marco Polo tells the story of the famous explorer and his adventures. To make this sound more exciting, here’s the official description from Netflix:

Intrigue. Deception. Bloodshed. These are just some of the obstacles awaiting legendary explorer Marco Polo as he navigates the inner court of 13th century ruler, Kublai Khan. From the back alleys of Venice to the perilous Silk Road, from the opulence of the Imperial City to the battlefields of China, Marco Polo is an epic action-adventure, where cultures clash, blood is spilled, and lies are told…

It doesn’t look like any swimming pool games will be involved, but here’s a behind-the-secnes look Netflix just released to give you a better idea of what to expect:

Marco Polo will debut on Netflix on December 12. A trailer was released last week.

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