The 6 most expensive series in history

With the return of "The Rings of Power," the most expensive production ever made, we've compiled a list of the six series that have had the highest budgets in the history of television and streaming.

the rings of power

Budget per episode: $58 million
Total budget: $465 million (1st season)

Based on the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien, “The Rings of Power” explores the events thousands of years before “The Lord of the Rings,” during the Second Age of Middle-earth.The series chronicles the creation of the Rings of Power, the rise of the dark Sauron, and the alliances between races such as elves, humans and dwarves as they face threats that could change the fate of the world. It is one of the most ambitious productions ever made for television.

STRANGER THINGS

Episode budget: $30 million
Total budget: $270 million (Season 4)

“Stranger Things” combines ’80s nostalgia with sci-fi, horror and drama. The series follows a group of friends in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, as they confront paranormal events related to a parallel dimension known as the “Upside Down.” With terrifying creatures, secret government experiments and an intriguing narrative, “Stranger Things” has become a cultural phenomenon.

WANDAVISION

Budget per episode: US$25 million
Total budget: US$225 million (9 episodes)

“WandaVision” is a Marvel Cinematic Universe series that follows Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) and Vision (Paul Bettany) living a seemingly perfect suburban life. However, it is soon discovered that everything surrounding the couple is an altered reality created by Wanda’s own grief. The series blends genres, pays homage to television history and offers profound moments of character development within the MCU.

house of the dragon

Budget per episode: $20 million
Total budget: $200 million (1st season)

This prequel to “Game of Thrones” takes place nearly 200 years before the events of the original series and tells the story of House Targaryen at the height of its power. The main plot centers on the “Dance of the Dragons,” a civil war between factions of the Targaryen family for control of the Iron Throne. With epic battles and dragons at stake, “House of the Dragon” expands the fascinating universe of Westeros.

THE PACIFIC

Budget per episode: $20 million
Total budget: $200 million (10 episodes)

Produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, “The Pacific” is a war miniseries that follows three U.S. Marines during the Pacific Campaign in World War II. Throughout its episodes, the series portrays the horrors of war, human endurance and camaraderie in some of the most brutal battles of the conflict, such as Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima and Okinawa.

THE MANDALORIAN

Budget per episode: $15 million
Total budget: $120 million (1st season)

Set in the Star Wars universe, “The Mandalorian” follows a lone bounty hunter known as Din Djarin, who navigates the galaxy after the fall of the Empire. Over the course of the series, he finds himself caring for a mysterious boy known as “Grogu” (popularly called Baby Yoda), while facing all sorts of threats along the way. With its cinematic approach and innovative special effects, “The Mandalorian” has redefined success on streaming platforms.

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