Watching “Marco Polo,” Netflix’s extravagant but stultifying period drama about the legendary 13th-century traveler, is about as exciting as discovering a new Pier 1 Imports in the strip mall.

The new Marco Polo takes its body design from the V-Class, and offers in the interior high-quality materials finished to perfection, a harmonious colour scheme and a modern, timeless furniture design.

(Spoilers ahead for large chunks season 2 of the Netflix original series “Marco Polo,” including the season finale. And a disclaimer: Yes, we know “Marco Polo” is a fictionalized ...