The rise of streaming platforms such as Netflix and Disney+ is pushing the budgets for new TV series into the stratosphere.

From cultural sensations like Game of Thrones and Stranger Things to hot new releases like Severance, we've ranked the priciest small-screen spectaculars on a cost-per-episode basis. And some of the entries may just surprise you...

Read on to discover the 27 most expensive TV shows of all time.

All dollar amounts are in US dollars. Figures for shows made before 2023 have been adjusted for inflation to give you an idea of their budgets in today's money.