The 10 Most Expensive Popular Drama Show Episodes Of The Last Decade

TV has only gotten better and better over the years. But with that greater quality comes a greater cost. Which shows/episodes broke the bank?

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Blockbuster movies are notorious for spending millions of dollars and earning even more at the box office. However, for television show lovers, have fans ever wondered how much their favorite episodes actually cost to make? In the past decade, there have been many dramas that have stolen hearts, but they also stole a pretty penny.

In case fans are curious about which of their favorite shows cost the most exorbitant amounts of money, there’s no reason to wonder any longer. Here are some of the most expensive episodes from popular drama series that broke the bank in the last decade.

10 Stranger Things – $8 Million

This popular Netflix show has captured the hearts of many die-hard fans. While the first season cost an average of $7 million per episode, the second, 9-episode season cost around $72 million, which works out to be about eight per episode. With season three newly released, it’s likely that it cost more than the first two.

This sci-fi drama began in 2016, and continues to engage fans with its unique storylines and dynamic characters. With that kind of budget, it’s relieving this show is entertaining.

9 Sense8 – $9 Million

This sci-fi drama show has quite the cult following, but it turns out that it also costs quite a fair of money to produce. Netflix continued to create this show for a few seasons, but costing $9 million an episode, couldn’t continue to support its passionate, but small, fan base.

This show only had two seasons, but spread out its entertaining episodes from 2014-2018. While its die-hard fans will be upset forever, at least the show was good while it lasted. Which is good, considering it cost so much to make.

8 The Alienist – $9 Million

This crime mystery drama was created by TNT, and while fans love a suspenseful and historical crime series, this show reportedly cost around $9 million per episode to produce.

This series only ran for one season, offering fans of the show 10 episodes to binge. Of course, these episodes were wildly expensive, and make it one of the most costly shows of the decade. While fans adored the series it’s possible the budget had something to do with the series’ short run.

7 Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan – $10 Million

This Amazon Original drama is action-packed. Premiering in 2018, this show has two seasons out and is working on a third. The episodes for this thrilling show hovers between 8 and 10 million dollars. The newest season had a number of episodes that cost $10 million to produce.

This show is one of the most popular dramas on Amazon, and it’s not a surprise it cost so much based on the action adventures that take place. Of course, Amazon can afford this bill since this show has been so successful.

6 The Crown – $13 Million

This historical drama about the royal family is actually the most expensive show on Netflix. Each episode costs around a whopping $13 million, which is pretty intense for a Netflix Original. The historical accuracy of this show definitely costs the producers a hefty bill, but this show is known for having brilliant costumes and accurate sets.

With a star-studded cast and incredible costuming, it might still surprise fans that this is one of Netflix’s most expensive shows, considering there is no action or effects. Clearly, they’d be wrong, but this show is certainly worth the cost.

5 The Mandalorian – $15 Million

Disney+ recently released this Star Wars spin-off series. While viewers were on the edge of their seats in anticipation for this series, it did seem to be received well. The first season premiered in 2020, and there is a second season being produced.

It’s not surprising that this action-packed sci-fi drama costs a hefty amount, and each episode in the first season was estimated to cost between 12 and 15 million dollars! Of course, all Star Wars fans fell in love with this character and this show.

4 Game Of Thrones – $15 Million

It’s no surprise for fans of this HBO show to know that each episode cost A LOT of money. Hovering around $15 million per episode, this show uses a lot of effects, has a ton of cast members, and certainly uses a wide array of costumes and sets. The final season was the most expensive, and cost in total around $90 million to make.

It’s no surprise that the most expensive episodes were ones with some massive battles, and the last season definitely had its share of dragons, explosions, and fighting. All around, this popular show cost a lot to make, but it was worth every penny.

3 Boardwalk Empire – $18 Million

The pilot episode of this history crime drama cost nearly $18 million! For the first episode of a series, that’s a large bet being placed on a decent reception of this show. Of course, this drama takes place during the Prohibition Era, and stole the hearts of fans for five seasons, from 2010-2014.

Of course, this show was directed by Martin Scorsese and produced by HBO, which already means some high numbers. On top of that, apparently the boardwalk itself cost $5 million to build.

2 The Pacific – $20 Million

HBO makes this list once again with this war drama. This show was intended to be an extension of the popular drama series, Band of Brothers. This mini-series offered 10 episodes in 2010, and was well-received by fans. Of course, television episodes that involve war can cost quite a lot.

This series spent an average of $20 million per episode, which adds up to a whopping $200 million for this 10-part miniseries. HBO gave fans what they wanted and paid the price for this incredible action war series.

1 Westworld – $25 Million

HBO is pretty notorious for having extravagant and expensive shows, and this futuristic world is no different. The pilot of this drama reportedly had a budget of $25 million. That’s a lot of money for CGI effects, sets, costumes, and cast members.

Of course, there’s a lot of fine details in this show and a pretty wild premise, but that’s certainly a lot of dough. Within season 3 about to premiere, this show is bound to cost a lot more money before it entertains its fans once again.

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