It has been a while since the second season of "Marco Polo" aired and no word about season 3's premiere has been announced yet. The series is plagued with cancellation rumors due to the high production cost. However, news indicating the season will still be aired is plagued with speculations that Kublai Khan (Benedict Wong) will die during the run.

It is easy to see why "Marco Polo" production is deemed to come at a high cost because of the elaborate scenes and costumes the series is known for. It is also a given that ratings of shows matter when it comes to networks deciding its fate. While Netflix is not in the habit of revealing viewership figures, there are many talks saying "Marco Polo" season 1 did not rate well and, as expected, a decline was seen in season 2.

Executive producer John Fusco, however, maintains that both seasons continue to garner positive reviews and believes that Netflix will continue to support the show. There have also been talks saying the show is being offered to other networks.

Wong has also become the center of controversies involving the show's uncertain future. The actor has been working on an upcoming movie, "Doctor Strange," and his working schedule has been pointed as one of the reasons why there is a delay in production.

There are also other rumors saying the actor is not happy playing the role of Kublai Khan and he wants out of the show. This has prompted rumors that in order to explain his exit, Kublai Khan will be killed in season 3 to make way for other story arcs.

Netflix, Fusco, and the others involved in the show have not made comments regarding the issue. For those who wish to watch the previous seasons, they can stream them on Netflix.