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List of most expensive television series

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This is a list of most expensive television series.

Tables

· Cost per episode › Over US $20 million
Unadjusted
Unadjusted
Title
Unadjusted
Year(s)
2024 inflation
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (season 1)
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (season 1)
Title
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (season 1)
Year(s)
2022
Est. costs (million US$)
58
Est. costs (million US$)
62
Stranger Things (season 5)
Stranger Things (season 5)
Title
Stranger Things (season 5)
Year(s)
2025
Est. costs (million US$)
50–60
Est. costs (million US$)
50–60
Citadel
Citadel
Title
Citadel
Year(s)
2023
Est. costs (million US$)
50
Est. costs (million US$)
52
Secret Invasion
Secret Invasion
Title
Secret Invasion
Year(s)
2023
Est. costs (million US$)
35.3
Est. costs (million US$)
36
Stranger Things (season 4)
Stranger Things (season 4)
Title
Stranger Things (season 4)
Year(s)
2022
Est. costs (million US$)
30
Est. costs (million US$)
32
The Acolyte
The Acolyte
Title
The Acolyte
Year(s)
2024
Est. costs (million US$)
29
Est. costs (million US$)
29
WandaVision
WandaVision
Title
WandaVision
Year(s)
2021
Est. costs (million US$)
25
Est. costs (million US$)
29
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
Title
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
Year(s)
2021
Est. costs (million US$)
25
Est. costs (million US$)
29
Hawkeye
Hawkeye
Title
Hawkeye
Year(s)
2021
Est. costs (million US$)
25
Est. costs (million US$)
29
Ms. Marvel
Ms. Marvel
Title
Ms. Marvel
Year(s)
2022
Est. costs (million US$)
25
Est. costs (million US$)
27
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
Title
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
Year(s)
2022
Est. costs (million US$)
25
Est. costs (million US$)
27
Moon Knight
Moon Knight
Title
Moon Knight
Year(s)
2022
Est. costs (million US$)
24.5
Est. costs (million US$)
26
Loki (season 2)
Loki (season 2)
Title
Loki (season 2)
Year(s)
2023
Est. costs (million US$)
23.5
Est. costs (million US$)
24
1923
1923
Title
1923
Year(s)
2022–2025
Est. costs (million US$)
22
Est. costs (million US$)
24
Andor (season 1)
Andor (season 1)
Title
Andor (season 1)
Year(s)
2022
Est. costs (million US$)
20.8
Est. costs (million US$)
22
The Pacific
The Pacific
Title
The Pacific
Year(s)
2010
Est. costs (million US$)
20
Est. costs (million US$)
29
3 Body Problem
3 Body Problem
Title
3 Body Problem
Year(s)
2024
Est. costs (million US$)
20
Est. costs (million US$)
20
Severance (season 2)
Severance (season 2)
Title
Severance (season 2)
Year(s)
2025
Est. costs (million US$)
20
Est. costs (million US$)
20
Title
Year(s)
Est. costs (million US$)
Ref.
Unadjusted
2024 inflation
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (season 1)
2022
58
62
Stranger Things (season 5)
2025
50–60
50–60
Citadel
2023
50
52
Secret Invasion
2023
35.3
36
Stranger Things (season 4)
2022
30
32
The Acolyte
2024
29
29
WandaVision
2021
25
29
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
2021
25
29
Hawkeye
2021
25
29
Ms. Marvel
2022
25
27
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
2022
25
27
Moon Knight
2022
24.5
26
Loki (season 2)
2023
23.5
24
1923
2022–2025
22
24
Andor (season 1)
2022
20.8
22
The Pacific
2010
20
29
House of the Dragon
2022–2024
20
21
3 Body Problem
2024
20
20
Severance (season 2)
2025
20
20
· Cost per episode › Over US $10 million
Unadjusted
Unadjusted
Title
Unadjusted
Year(s)
2024 inflation
One Piece (season 1)
One Piece (season 1)
Title
One Piece (season 1)
Year(s)
2023
Est. costs (million US$)
18
Est. costs (million US$)
19
The Wheel of Time (season 1 and 2)
The Wheel of Time (season 1 and 2)
Title
The Wheel of Time (season 1 and 2)
Year(s)
2021–2023
Est. costs (million US$)
16.2
Est. costs (million US$)
17
The Mandalorian
The Mandalorian
Title
The Mandalorian
Year(s)
2019–2023
Est. costs (million US$)
15
Est. costs (million US$)
18
See
See
Title
See
Year(s)
2019–2022
Est. costs (million US$)
15
Est. costs (million US$)
18
Game of Thrones (season 8)
Game of Thrones (season 8)
Title
Game of Thrones (season 8)
Year(s)
2019
Est. costs (million US$)
15
Est. costs (million US$)
18
The Book of Boba Fett
The Book of Boba Fett
Title
The Book of Boba Fett
Year(s)
2021
Est. costs (million US$)
15
Est. costs (million US$)
17
The Sandman (season 1)
The Sandman (season 1)
Title
The Sandman (season 1)
Year(s)
2022
Est. costs (million US$)
15
Est. costs (million US$)
16
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Title
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Year(s)
2022
Est. costs (million US$)
15
Est. costs (million US$)
16
Ahsoka
Ahsoka
Title
Ahsoka
Year(s)
2023
Est. costs (million US$)
15
Est. costs (million US$)
15
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Title
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Year(s)
2024
Est. costs (million US$)
15
Est. costs (million US$)
15
The Crown (season 6)
The Crown (season 6)
Title
The Crown (season 6)
Year(s)
2023
Est. costs (million US$)
14.4
Est. costs (million US$)
15
The Crown (season 5)
The Crown (season 5)
Title
The Crown (season 5)
Year(s)
2022
Est. costs (million US$)
14.3
Est. costs (million US$)
15
Arcane
Arcane
Title
Arcane
Year(s)
2021–2024
Est. costs (million US$)
13.8
Est. costs (million US$)
14
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Title
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Year(s)
2023
Est. costs (million US$)
13.5
Est. costs (million US$)
14
ER (seasons 6 and 7)
ER (seasons 6 and 7)
Title
ER (seasons 6 and 7)
Year(s)
1999–2001
Est. costs (million US$)
13
Est. costs (million US$)
29
Pachinko (season 1)
Pachinko (season 1)
Title
Pachinko (season 1)
Year(s)
2022
Est. costs (million US$)
13
Est. costs (million US$)
14
Band of Brothers
Band of Brothers
Title
Band of Brothers
Year(s)
2001
Est. costs (million US$)
12.5
Est. costs (million US$)
22
The Boys
The Boys
Title
The Boys
Year(s)
2019–2024
Est. costs (million US$)
11
Est. costs (million US$)
11
The Crown (season 4)
The Crown (season 4)
Title
The Crown (season 4)
Year(s)
2020
Est. costs (million US$)
10.9
Est. costs (million US$)
13
Game of Thrones (season 6)
Game of Thrones (season 6)
Title
Game of Thrones (season 6)
Year(s)
2016
Est. costs (million US$)
10
Est. costs (million US$)
13
The Crown (season 3)
The Crown (season 3)
Title
The Crown (season 3)
Year(s)
2019
Est. costs (million US$)
10
Est. costs (million US$)
12
His Dark Materials
His Dark Materials
Title
His Dark Materials
Year(s)
2019–2022
Est. costs (million US$)
10
Est. costs (million US$)
12
The Witcher
The Witcher
Title
The Witcher
Year(s)
2019–2023
Est. costs (million US$)
10
Est. costs (million US$)
12
Stranger Things (season 3)
Stranger Things (season 3)
Title
Stranger Things (season 3)
Year(s)
2019
Est. costs (million US$)
10
Est. costs (million US$)
12
The Last of Us (season 1)
The Last of Us (season 1)
Title
The Last of Us (season 1)
Year(s)
2023
Est. costs (million US$)
10
Est. costs (million US$)
10
Halo
Halo
Title
Halo
Year(s)
2022–2024
Est. costs (million US$)
10
Est. costs (million US$)
10
Title
Year(s)
Est. costs (million US$)
Ref.
Unadjusted
2024 inflation
One Piece (season 1)
2023
18
19
The Wheel of Time (season 1 and 2)
2021–2023
16.2
17
The Mandalorian
2019–2023
15
18
See
2019–2022
15
18
Game of Thrones (season 8)
2019
15
18
The Book of Boba Fett
2021
15
17
The Sandman (season 1)
2022
15
16
Obi-Wan Kenobi
2022
15
16
Ahsoka
2023
15
15
Avatar: The Last Airbender
2024
15
15
The Crown (season 6)
2023
14.4
15
The Crown (season 5)
2022
14.3
15
Arcane
2021–2024
13.8
14
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
2023
13.5
14
ER (seasons 6 and 7)
1999–2001
13
29
Pachinko (season 1)
2022
13
14
Band of Brothers
2001
12.5
22
The Boys
2019–2024
11
11
The Crown (season 4)
2020
10.9
13
Game of Thrones (season 6)
2016
10
13
The Crown (season 3)
2019
10
12
His Dark Materials
2019–2022
10
12
The Witcher
2019–2023
10
12
Stranger Things (season 3)
2019
10
12
The Last of Us (season 1)
2023
10
10
Halo
2022–2024
10
10
· Cost per episode › Over US$1 million
Unadjusted
Unadjusted
Title
Unadjusted
Year(s)
2024 inflation
Sense8
Sense8
Title
Sense8
Year(s)
2015–2018
Est. costs (million US$)
9
Est. costs (million US$)
11
Doctor Who (2023 specials, series 14 and 15)
Doctor Who (2023 specials, series 14 and 15)
Title
Doctor Who (2023 specials, series 14 and 15)
Year(s)
2023–2025
Est. costs (million US$)
8.5–11.3
Est. costs (million US$)
9–12
The Crown (season 2)
The Crown (season 2)
Title
The Crown (season 2)
Year(s)
2017
Est. costs (million US$)
8.2
Est. costs (million US$)
11
Stranger Things (season 2)
Stranger Things (season 2)
Title
Stranger Things (season 2)
Year(s)
2017
Est. costs (million US$)
8
Est. costs (million US$)
10
Ted (season 1)
Ted (season 1)
Title
Ted (season 1)
Year(s)
2024
Est. costs (million US$)
8
Est. costs (million US$)
8
The Crown (season 1)
The Crown (season 1)
Title
The Crown (season 1)
Year(s)
2016
Est. costs (million US$)
7
Est. costs (million US$)
9
Watership Down
Watership Down
Title
Watership Down
Year(s)
2018
Est. costs (million US$)
6.7
Est. costs (million US$)
8
Game of Thrones (season 2)
Game of Thrones (season 2)
Title
Game of Thrones (season 2)
Year(s)
2012
Est. costs (million US$)
6
Est. costs (million US$)
8
Stranger Things (season 1)
Stranger Things (season 1)
Title
Stranger Things (season 1)
Year(s)
2016
Est. costs (million US$)
6
Est. costs (million US$)
8
The Night Manager (season 1)
The Night Manager (season 1)
Title
The Night Manager (season 1)
Year(s)
2016
Est. costs (million US$)
5
Est. costs (million US$)
7
Boardwalk Empire (season 1)
Boardwalk Empire (season 1)
Title
Boardwalk Empire (season 1)
Year(s)
2010
Est. costs (million US$)
5
Est. costs (million US$)
7
Hemlock Grove (season 1)
Hemlock Grove (season 1)
Title
Hemlock Grove (season 1)
Year(s)
2013
Est. costs (million US$)
4
Est. costs (million US$)
5
Orange Is the New Black (season 1)
Orange Is the New Black (season 1)
Title
Orange Is the New Black (season 1)
Year(s)
2013
Est. costs (million US$)
4
Est. costs (million US$)
5
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (season 1)
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (season 1)
Title
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (season 1)
Year(s)
2008–2009
Est. costs (million US$)
2.65
Est. costs (million US$)
4
Now and Again
Now and Again
Title
Now and Again
Year(s)
1999–2000
Est. costs (million US$)
2.4
Est. costs (million US$)
4
Cheers (season 10)
Cheers (season 10)
Title
Cheers (season 10)
Year(s)
1991–1992
Est. costs (million US$)
2.2
Est. costs (million US$)
5
Nash Bridges (seasons 3 to 6)
Nash Bridges (seasons 3 to 6)
Title
Nash Bridges (seasons 3 to 6)
Year(s)
1996–2001
Est. costs (million US$)
2
Est. costs (million US$)
4
Miami Vice (season 2)
Miami Vice (season 2)
Title
Miami Vice (season 2)
Year(s)
1985–1986
Est. costs (million US$)
2
Est. costs (million US$)
6
Stargate SG-1 (season 10)
Stargate SG-1 (season 10)
Title
Stargate SG-1 (season 10)
Year(s)
2006–2007
Est. costs (million US$)
2
Est. costs (million US$)
3
Stargate SG-1 (season 8)
Stargate SG-1 (season 8)
Title
Stargate SG-1 (season 8)
Year(s)
2004–2005
Est. costs (million US$)
1.7
Est. costs (million US$)
3
Walking with Dinosaurs
Walking with Dinosaurs
Title
Walking with Dinosaurs
Year(s)
1999
Est. costs (million US$)
1.6
Est. costs (million US$)
3
The Flash
The Flash
Title
The Flash
Year(s)
1990–1991
Est. costs (million US$)
1.6
Est. costs (million US$)
4
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (season 1)
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (season 1)
Title
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (season 1)
Year(s)
1992
Est. costs (million US$)
1.5
Est. costs (million US$)
3
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (season 1)
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (season 1)
Title
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (season 1)
Year(s)
1993
Est. costs (million US$)
1.5
Est. costs (million US$)
3
The Untouchables (season 1)
The Untouchables (season 1)
Title
The Untouchables (season 1)
Year(s)
1993
Est. costs (million US$)
1.5
Est. costs (million US$)
3
Stargate Atlantis (season 1)
Stargate Atlantis (season 1)
Title
Stargate Atlantis (season 1)
Year(s)
2004–2005
Est. costs (million US$)
1.5
Est. costs (million US$)
2
The Simpsons (season 7)
The Simpsons (season 7)
Title
The Simpsons (season 7)
Year(s)
1995–1996
Est. costs (million US$)
1.5
Est. costs (million US$)
3
Stargate SG-1 (season 1)
Stargate SG-1 (season 1)
Title
Stargate SG-1 (season 1)
Year(s)
1997–1998
Est. costs (million US$)
1.3
Est. costs (million US$)
2
Dallas
Dallas
Title
Dallas
Year(s)
1978–1991
Est. costs (million US$)
1.2
Est. costs (million US$)
3
Falcon Crest (season 6)
Falcon Crest (season 6)
Title
Falcon Crest (season 6)
Year(s)
1986–1987
Est. costs (million US$)
1
Est. costs (million US$)
3
Farscape
Farscape
Title
Farscape
Year(s)
1999–2003
Est. costs (million US$)
1
Est. costs (million US$)
2
Afro Samurai
Afro Samurai
Title
Afro Samurai
Year(s)
2007
Est. costs (million US$)
1
Est. costs (million US$)
2
Da Vinci's Inquest (season 4)
Da Vinci's Inquest (season 4)
Title
Da Vinci's Inquest (season 4)
Year(s)
2001–2002
Est. costs (million US$)
1
Est. costs (million US$)
2
Space: Above and Beyond
Space: Above and Beyond
Title
Space: Above and Beyond
Year(s)
1995–1996
Est. costs (million US$)
1
Est. costs (million US$)
2
Title
Year(s)
Est. costs (million US$)
Ref.
Unadjusted
2024 inflation
Sense8
2015–2018
9
11
Doctor Who (2023 specials, series 14 and 15)
2023–2025
8.5–11.3
9–12
The Crown (season 2)
2017
8.2
11
Stranger Things (season 2)
2017
8
10
Ted (season 1)
2024
8
8
The Crown (season 1)
2016
7
9
Watership Down
2018
6.7
8
Game of Thrones (season 2)
2012
6
8
Stranger Things (season 1)
2016
6
8
The Night Manager (season 1)
2016
5
7
Boardwalk Empire (season 1)
2010
5
7
House of Cards (season 1)
2013
4.5
6
House of Cards (seasons 2 and 3)
2014–2015
4.23
6
Hemlock Grove (season 1)
2013
4
5
Orange Is the New Black (season 1)
2013
4
5
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (season 1)
2008–2009
2.65
4
Now and Again
1999–2000
2.4
4
Cheers (season 10)
1991–1992
2.2
5
Nash Bridges (seasons 3 to 6)
1996–2001
2
4
Miami Vice (season 2)
1985–1986
2
6
Stargate SG-1 (season 10)
2006–2007
2
3
Stargate SG-1 (season 8)
2004–2005
1.7
3
Walking with Dinosaurs
1999
1.6
3
The Flash
1990–1991
1.6
4
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (season 1)
1992
1.5
3
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (season 1)
1993
1.5
3
The Untouchables (season 1)
1993
1.5
3
Stargate Atlantis (season 1)
2004–2005
1.5
2
The Simpsons (season 7)
1995–1996
1.5
3
Stargate SG-1 (season 1)
1997–1998
1.3
2
Dallas
1978–1991
1.2
3
Dynasty (season 9)
1988–1989
1.2
3
Falcon Crest (season 6)
1986–1987
1
3
Farscape
1999–2003
1
2
Afro Samurai
2007
1
2
Da Vinci's Inquest (season 4)
2001–2002
1
2
Space: Above and Beyond
1995–1996
1
2
· Total cost
Unadjusted
Unadjusted
Title
Unadjusted
Year(s)
2024 inflation
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
Title
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
Year(s)
2022–present
Est. costs (million US$)
1,000
Est. costs (million US$)
1,032
Network
Amazon Prime Video
Stranger Things
Stranger Things
Title
Stranger Things
Year(s)
2016–2025
Est. costs (million US$)
870–950
Est. costs (million US$)
943–1,023
Network
Netflix
The Crown
The Crown
Title
The Crown
Year(s)
2016–2023
Est. costs (million US$)
648
Est. costs (million US$)
669
Network
Netflix
Andor
Andor
Title
Andor
Year(s)
2022–2025
Est. costs (million US$)
645
Est. costs (million US$)
645
Network
Disney+
Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones
Title
Game of Thrones
Year(s)
2011–2019
Est. costs (million US$)
630
Est. costs (million US$)
775
Network
HBO
See
See
Title
See
Year(s)
2019–2022
Est. costs (million US$)
360
Est. costs (million US$)
443
Network
Apple TV+
The Mandalorian
The Mandalorian
Title
The Mandalorian
Year(s)
2019–2023
Est. costs (million US$)
360
Est. costs (million US$)
443
Network
Disney+
The Boys
The Boys
Title
The Boys
Year(s)
2019–2024
Est. costs (million US$)
352
Est. costs (million US$)
352
Network
Amazon Prime Video
The Sopranos
The Sopranos
Title
The Sopranos
Year(s)
1999–2007
Est. costs (million US$)
301
Est. costs (million US$)
456
Network
HBO
Citadel
Citadel
Title
Citadel
Year(s)
2023
Est. costs (million US$)
300
Est. costs (million US$)
310
Network
Amazon Prime Video
The Wheel of Time (seasons 1 and 2)
The Wheel of Time (seasons 1 and 2)
Title
The Wheel of Time (seasons 1 and 2)
Year(s)
2021–2023
Est. costs (million US$)
261
Est. costs (million US$)
269
Network
Amazon Prime Video
The Morning Show (season 1)
The Morning Show (season 1)
Title
The Morning Show (season 1)
Year(s)
2019
Est. costs (million US$)
250
Est. costs (million US$)
307
Network
Apple TV+
Arcane
Arcane
Title
Arcane
Year(s)
2021–2024
Est. costs (million US$)
248
Est. costs (million US$)
256
Network
Netflix
The Witcher
The Witcher
Title
The Witcher
Year(s)
2019–2023
Est. costs (million US$)
240
Est. costs (million US$)
295
Network
Netflix
His Dark Materials
His Dark Materials
Title
His Dark Materials
Year(s)
2019–2022
Est. costs (million US$)
230
Est. costs (million US$)
283
Network
BBC One, HBO
The Acolyte
The Acolyte
Title
The Acolyte
Year(s)
2024
Est. costs (million US$)
230
Est. costs (million US$)
230
Network
Disney+
WandaVision
WandaVision
Title
WandaVision
Year(s)
2021
Est. costs (million US$)
225
Est. costs (million US$)
261
Network
Disney+
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
Title
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
Year(s)
2022
Est. costs (million US$)
225
Est. costs (million US$)
242
Network
Disney+
Sense8
Sense8
Title
Sense8
Year(s)
2015–2018
Est. costs (million US$)
216
Est. costs (million US$)
270
Network
Netflix
Secret Invasion
Secret Invasion
Title
Secret Invasion
Year(s)
2023
Est. costs (million US$)
212
Est. costs (million US$)
219
Network
Disney+
1923 (season 1)
1923 (season 1)
Title
1923 (season 1)
Year(s)
2022
Est. costs (million US$)
200
Est. costs (million US$)
215
Network
Paramount+
The Pacific
The Pacific
Title
The Pacific
Year(s)
2010
Est. costs (million US$)
200
Est. costs (million US$)
288
Network
HBO
Marco Polo
Marco Polo
Title
Marco Polo
Year(s)
2014–2016
Est. costs (million US$)
200
Est. costs (million US$)
262
Network
Netflix
Doctor Who (2023 specials, series 14 and 15)
Doctor Who (2023 specials, series 14 and 15)
Title
Doctor Who (2023 specials, series 14 and 15)
Year(s)
2023–2025
Est. costs (million US$)
178.5–238
Est. costs (million US$)
184–246
Network
BBC One, Disney+
Halo
Halo
Title
Halo
Year(s)
2022–2024
Est. costs (million US$)
170
Est. costs (million US$)
170
Network
Paramount+
Bridgerton
Bridgerton
Title
Bridgerton
Year(s)
2020–2024
Est. costs (million US$)
168
Est. costs (million US$)
168
Network
Netflix
Euphoria (season 1)
Euphoria (season 1)
Title
Euphoria (season 1)
Year(s)
2019
Est. costs (million US$)
165
Est. costs (million US$)
203
Network
HBO
The Sandman
The Sandman
Title
The Sandman
Year(s)
2022
Est. costs (million US$)
165
Est. costs (million US$)
177
Network
Netflix
3 Body Problem
3 Body Problem
Title
3 Body Problem
Year(s)
2024
Est. costs (million US$)
160
Est. costs (million US$)
160
Network
Netflix
Fallout (season 1)
Fallout (season 1)
Title
Fallout (season 1)
Year(s)
2024
Est. costs (million US$)
153
Est. costs (million US$)
158
Network
Amazon Prime Video
1923 (season 2)
1923 (season 2)
Title
1923 (season 2)
Year(s)
2025
Est. costs (million US$)
150
Est. costs (million US$)
161
Network
Paramount+
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
Title
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
Year(s)
2021
Est. costs (million US$)
150
Est. costs (million US$)
174
Network
Disney+
Hawkeye
Hawkeye
Title
Hawkeye
Year(s)
2021
Est. costs (million US$)
150
Est. costs (million US$)
174
Network
Disney+
Ms. Marvel
Ms. Marvel
Title
Ms. Marvel
Year(s)
2022
Est. costs (million US$)
150
Est. costs (million US$)
161
Network
Disney+
Moon Knight
Moon Knight
Title
Moon Knight
Year(s)
2022
Est. costs (million US$)
147
Est. costs (million US$)
158
Network
Disney+
One Piece
One Piece
Title
One Piece
Year(s)
2023
Est. costs (million US$)
144
Est. costs (million US$)
149
Network
Netflix
Band of Brothers
Band of Brothers
Title
Band of Brothers
Year(s)
2001
Est. costs (million US$)
125
Est. costs (million US$)
222
Network
HBO
The Get Down
The Get Down
Title
The Get Down
Year(s)
2016
Est. costs (million US$)
120
Est. costs (million US$)
157
Network
Netflix
Ahsoka
Ahsoka
Title
Ahsoka
Year(s)
2023
Est. costs (million US$)
120
Est. costs (million US$)
124
Network
Disney+
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Title
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Year(s)
2024
Est. costs (million US$)
120
Est. costs (million US$)
120
Network
Netflix
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Title
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Year(s)
2023
Est. costs (million US$)
108
Est. costs (million US$)
111
Network
Disney+
The Book of Boba Fett
The Book of Boba Fett
Title
The Book of Boba Fett
Year(s)
2021
Est. costs (million US$)
105
Est. costs (million US$)
122
Network
Disney+
Pachinko (season 1)
Pachinko (season 1)
Title
Pachinko (season 1)
Year(s)
2022
Est. costs (million US$)
104
Est. costs (million US$)
112
Network
Apple TV+
The Last of Us (season 1)
The Last of Us (season 1)
Title
The Last of Us (season 1)
Year(s)
2023
Est. costs (million US$)
100
Est. costs (million US$)
103
Network
HBO
Beast Games
Beast Games
Title
Beast Games
Year(s)
2024–2025
Est. costs (million US$)
100
Est. costs (million US$)
100
Network
Amazon Prime Video
Succession (seasons 1–2)
Succession (seasons 1–2)
Title
Succession (seasons 1–2)
Year(s)
2018–2019
Est. costs (million US$)
90
Est. costs (million US$)
111
Network
HBO
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Title
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Year(s)
2022
Est. costs (million US$)
90
Est. costs (million US$)
97
Network
Disney+
Y: Marshals
Y: Marshals
Title
Y: Marshals
Year(s)
2026
Est. costs (million US$)
52
Est. costs (million US$)
52
Network
CBS
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
Title
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
Year(s)
1992–1996
Est. costs (million US$)
27
Est. costs (million US$)
60
Network
ABC
Watership Down
Watership Down
Title
Watership Down
Year(s)
2018
Est. costs (million US$)
27
Est. costs (million US$)
34
Network
BBC One, Netflix
Amazon
Amazon
Title
Amazon
Year(s)
1999–2000
Est. costs (million US$)
26
Est. costs (million US$)
49
Network
Syndication
Tiny Toon Adventures (season 1)
Tiny Toon Adventures (season 1)
Title
Tiny Toon Adventures (season 1)
Year(s)
1990–1991
Est. costs (million US$)
25
Est. costs (million US$)
58
Network
CBS
BraveStarr
BraveStarr
Title
BraveStarr
Year(s)
1987–1988
Est. costs (million US$)
20
Est. costs (million US$)
57
Network
Syndication
Water Rats (season 1)
Water Rats (season 1)
Title
Water Rats (season 1)
Year(s)
1996–2001
Est. costs (million US$)
16
Est. costs (million US$)
32
Network
Nine Network
ThunderCats (season 1)
ThunderCats (season 1)
Title
ThunderCats (season 1)
Year(s)
1985
Est. costs (million US$)
15
Est. costs (million US$)
44
Network
Syndication
The Puzzle Place (season 1)
The Puzzle Place (season 1)
Title
The Puzzle Place (season 1)
Year(s)
1995
Est. costs (million US$)
10.3
Est. costs (million US$)
21
Network
PBS Kids
Walking with Dinosaurs
Walking with Dinosaurs
Title
Walking with Dinosaurs
Year(s)
1999
Est. costs (million US$)
9.9
Est. costs (million US$)
19
Network
BBC One
Atomic Betty (season 1)
Atomic Betty (season 1)
Title
Atomic Betty (season 1)
Year(s)
2004–2005
Est. costs (million US$)
9
Est. costs (million US$)
15
Network
Teletoon, M6
Cosmos: A Personal Voyage
Cosmos: A Personal Voyage
Title
Cosmos: A Personal Voyage
Year(s)
1980–1981
Est. costs (million US$)
8.2
Est. costs (million US$)
28
Network
PBS
WMAC Masters (season 1)
WMAC Masters (season 1)
Title
WMAC Masters (season 1)
Year(s)
1995–1997
Est. costs (million US$)
5.5
Est. costs (million US$)
11
Network
Syndication
Van-Pires
Van-Pires
Title
Van-Pires
Year(s)
1997
Est. costs (million US$)
5.2
Est. costs (million US$)
10
Network
Syndication
Cubix
Cubix
Title
Cubix
Year(s)
2001–2004
Est. costs (million US$)
4.5
Est. costs (million US$)
8
Network
SBS
Title
Year(s)
Est. costs (million US$)
Network
Ref.
Unadjusted
2024 inflation
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
2022–present
1,000
1,032
Amazon Prime Video
Stranger Things
2016–2025
870–950
943–1,023
Netflix
The Crown
2016–2023
648
669
Netflix
Andor
2022–2025
645
645
Disney+
Game of Thrones
2011–2019
630
775
HBO
See
2019–2022
360
443
Apple TV+
The Mandalorian
2019–2023
360
443
Disney+
House of the Dragon (season 1 and 2)
2022–2024
360
387
HBO
The Boys
2019–2024
352
352
Amazon Prime Video
The Sopranos
1999–2007
301
456
HBO
Citadel
2023
300
310
Amazon Prime Video
The Wheel of Time (seasons 1 and 2)
2021–2023
261
269
Amazon Prime Video
The Morning Show (season 1)
2019
250
307
Apple TV+
Arcane
2021–2024
248
256
Netflix
The Witcher
2019–2023
240
295
Netflix
His Dark Materials
2019–2022
230
283
BBC One, HBO
The Acolyte
2024
230
230
Disney+
WandaVision
2021
225
261
Disney+
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
2022
225
242
Disney+
Sense8
2015–2018
216
270
Netflix
Secret Invasion
2023
212
219
Disney+
1923 (season 1)
2022
200
215
Paramount+
The Pacific
2010
200
288
HBO
Marco Polo
2014–2016
200
262
Netflix
Doctor Who (2023 specials, series 14 and 15)
2023–2025
178.5–238
184–246
BBC One, Disney+
Halo
2022–2024
170
170
Paramount+
Bridgerton
2020–2024
168
168
Netflix
Euphoria (season 1)
2019
165
203
HBO
The Sandman
2022
165
177
Netflix
3 Body Problem
2024
160
160
Netflix
Fallout (season 1)
2024
153
158
Amazon Prime Video
1923 (season 2)
2025
150
161
Paramount+
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
2021
150
174
Disney+
Hawkeye
2021
150
174
Disney+
Ms. Marvel
2022
150
161
Disney+
Moon Knight
2022
147
158
Disney+
One Piece
2023
144
149
Netflix
Band of Brothers
2001
125
222
HBO
The Get Down
2016
120
157
Netflix
Ahsoka
2023
120
124
Disney+
Avatar: The Last Airbender
2024
120
120
Netflix
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
2023
108
111
Disney+
The Book of Boba Fett
2021
105
122
Disney+
Pachinko (season 1)
2022
104
112
Apple TV+
The Last of Us (season 1)
2023
100
103
HBO
Beast Games
2024–2025
100
100
Amazon Prime Video
Succession (seasons 1–2)
2018–2019
90
111
HBO
Obi-Wan Kenobi
2022
90
97
Disney+

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