From Citadel to Game of Thrones: Most expensive TV shows of all time

The television medium has evolved tremendously over the years, and so have the budgets. With the rise of streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney+, television has become more competitive than ever, with networks constantly vying for viewership dominance. To keep up with the fierce competition, these networks have started shelling out colossal sums of money to produce the most visually stunning and captivating content possible. Let's take a deep dive into the most expensive TV shows of all time, from Game of Thrones to The Mandalorian. The list is ordered from bottom to top.

10. The Crown ($13 million per episode)

The Crown is a historical drama television series produced by Netflix that focuses on the reign of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. The show begins with the young Queen's marriage to Prince Philip and follows her reign from the 1940s through to the present day.

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9. Game of Thrones ($15 million per episode)

HBO's Game of Thrones is a popular series based on the epic fantasy novels A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin. The show is set in the fictional world of Westeros, where several noble families vie for control of the Iron Throne, the seat of the king of the Seven Kingdoms

8. See ($15 million per episode)

See is a post-apocalyptic drama series produced by Apple TV+ that premiered in 2019. The show is set in a world where a virus has decimated the human population, leaving the survivors blind. Centuries later, a tribe of people with a unique ability to see is born, and they are hunted by those who fear their power.

7. The Mandalorian ($15 million per episode)

The Mandalorian follows the story of a bounty hunter named Din Djarin, also known as the Mandalorian, who travels through the outer reaches of the galaxy, far from the authority of the New Republic.

6. The Pacific ($20 million per episode)

The Pacific is a historical drama that focuses on the experiences of US Marines during World War II in the Pacific theatre.

5. House of the Dragon ($20 million per episode)

House of the Dragon is a prequel to the popular series Game of Thrones and tells the story of House Targaryen, one of the most prominent and influential families in the GoT universe.

4. WandaVision ($25 million per episode)

WandaVision focusses on Wanda Maximoff and Vision, as they live an idyllic suburban life in different decades of American sitcoms. As the series progresses, strange events occur that make the couple question the reality of their situation, and they gradually realise that their seemingly perfect life is not what it seems.

3. Stranger Things ($30 million per episode)

Stranger Things is a sci-fi horror television series set in the 1980s that follows a group of friends as they investigate supernatural occurrences in their small town of Hawkins, Indiana. The series is known for its nostalgic setting and homage to classic 80s pop culture.

2. Citadel ($50 million per episode)

The newest of the bunch, Citadel revolves around a group of agents from different countries who are all tasked with solving a mystery that threatens to destroy the world order.

1. The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power ($58 million per episode)

The Rings of Power serves as a prequel to JRR Tolkien's iconic fantasy novel, The Lord of the Rings, as well as the immensely successful trilogy of movies directed by Peter Jackson. It is set in the Second Age. The series, created by JD Payne and Patrick McKay, delves deeper into the world-building and lore that Tolkien established in the appendices of his magnum opus.

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