They may be made for the small screen, but they have a big budget. Expensive television series are in fashion nowadays. The love and preference for TV series over regular movies are growing incredibly. A probable reason could be the longevity and continuity of TV shows that help develop a bond between the characters and their constantly wowed audience. Many financial resources are steadily poured into these blockbuster series. This is why today's topic of discussion is the most expensive television series of all time. From the upcoming Amazon Prime show Lord of the Rings to your favorite sitcom Friends, here is a list of the top 10 most expensive television series. 1. The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power [caption id="attachment_20160" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Amazon Prime will come up with a brand new show called The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. This upcoming series is projected to have a staggering $1 billion. This is the largest budget one has ever invested on a TV show. In 2017, Amazon purchased the television rights to The Lord of the Rings for $250 million. LOTR is a critically and commercially successful franchise. With a new storyline and narrative structure, it will be fun to witness Tolkien's Middle-earth stories. 2. Disney And Marvel TV Shows [caption id="attachment_20152" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Marvel Cinematic Universe is one of the most successful franchises, and thus there is no reason why Disney would not want to produce Marvel TV series as well. MCU has made many shows over their well-established characters. The budget per episode goes as high as $25 million. Wandavision, Hawkeye, and, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier are some of the upcoming series we look forward to. 3. The Pacific [caption id="attachment_20151" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] What the soldiers, marines, navy, and civilian population went through has been excellently portrayed by directors Hanks & Speilberg. The Pacific is unarguably one of the best WAR series of all time and therefore is the reason why its budget per episode was $20 million. No money has been spared as the bloodiest World War II portrayal is done splendidly. 4. Game Of Thrones [caption id="attachment_20153" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] GOT has to be on the list if the talk is about the most expensive shows ever. This geeky TV series came out first in 2011. This show has shocking twists, epic battles to gruesome deaths. It secured a place in everyone's heart. With exotic and outlandish locations, min numbing CGI, and unique effects, it is safe to say that the budget was about $ 15 million per episode. Maybe not for all eight seasons, but indeed for the last ones. 5. The Mandalorian [caption id="attachment_20155" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Disney's cast, writers, crew, and directors hit another out of the park! What an incredible series and a great homage to Lucasfilm's Star Wars universe. The cost of this super hit show per episode is $ 15 million. If you are a Star Wars fan, then The Mandalorian from Disney+ could be a fantastic pick for you. 6. See [caption id="attachment_20154" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] With such a magnificent concept, See is one of the best fantasy shows one will ever watch. The production quality is over the top than many mainstream movies, Cinematography and lighting are top-notch, and the storyline is to die for. Featuring Aquaman star Jason Momoa in the lead, this TV series has also invested about $ 15 million for each episode. 7. The Morning Show [caption id="attachment_20156" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Intense, relevant, and highly entertaining are appropriate terms to describe this TV series. With a star-studded cast, this Tech giant apple has limitlessly invested significant money in the show. As per reports, each episode costs $ 15 million; thus, it makes it onto the 7th position of the most expensive shows ever. 8. The Crown [caption id="attachment_20158" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Revolving around the life of Queen Elizabeth, The Crown is one of the fantastic and most expensive shows on Netflix. Every period drama spends a lot of money for their show to have an authentic look, and this show also spent about $ 13 million per episode. 9. Band Of Brothers [caption id="attachment_20157" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Another great show by Hanks and Spielberg, Band of Brothers, is a high-rated TV series. This series is excellent in casting, directing, and production. Just like The Pacific, a lot of money has been invested in this series, which paid off well. A big sum of $ 12.5 million for each episode is financed. 10. Friends [caption id="attachment_15486" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Everyone's favorite sitcom ever is Friends. This show has been airing since 1994 and has about ten seasons in total. Few last seasons have been made on a budget of $ 10 million per episode. However, it is safe to say that Friends has been everyone's comfort show and continues to be one. These were the most expensive TV series of all time. A humungous amount was spent on their production, but all of these series paid off well. These are still loved and watched by everyone around! Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube | Pinterest Entertales is on YouTube; click here to subscribe for the latest videos and updates.