For a long time, television was seen as the less prestigious cousin of film.
But now, TV is the place to be – and the astronomical budgets being thrown at many new series proves that.
Now, big-budget streamers are creating series with budgets rivalling even the biggest of blockbusters.
While exact production costs aren’t always disclosed, these estimates – written in Aussie dollars – give a rough idea of just how much studios are willing to spend to create cinematic, binge-worthy TV experiences.
From surprising additions to, of course, Game of Thrones, here are some of the most expensive TV series of all time.
