10 Most Expensive Game of Thrones Episodes (#10 Alone Cost $8 Million to Make)
Without a doubt, "Game of Thrones" is one of the most beautiful shows to ever grace television, as this sprawling fantasy epic perfectly immerses the viewer in its unforgiving world, where ancient cities and towering dragons look as realistic as possible.
Obviously, HBO spent a lot of money on the show's CGI and practical effects, but which episodes proved to be the most expensive?
Yes, the most expensive episode of "Game of Thrones " cost only $15 million to produce! Even though this number might sound pretty substantial, the fact that almost all blockbusters released today cost well over $100 million, but look way worse than even the most mediocre GoT episode, puts this budget in perspective.
Imagine what Benioff and Weiss could have done with a bigger budget! An episode like "The Battle of the Bastards" cost only $11 million, but became the biggest spectacle network television has ever seen.
And when you compare the quality of "Game of Thrones'" CGI to that of Rings of Power, a show far more expensive than George R.R. Martin's project ever aspired to be, the comparison is certainly not in Amazon Prime's favor.
"Game of Thrones" was way ahead of its time, especially when it came to making the most of its budget.