Honestly, we expected Game of Thrones to be further up on this list, given its intricate set design and huge cast. The show puts a heavy emphasis on production value in order to excite and enthrall its fans, and by its sixth season, the show averaged about $10 million an episode.
Speaking with Deadline, cinematographer Robert McLachlan shared that the fantasy series would be spending more money than ever per episode in its seventh and eighth seasons. "Before, we'd have one or two showstopping, major episodes per season. This season, probably at least half of them are whoppers. They're not going to disappoint," the filmmaker said.