The Most Expensive Television Shows of All Time, Ranked

31. Jack Ryan – $8 Million per Episode

When John Krasinski, most famous for playing Jim on The Office, announced he would take on the role of action hero Jack Ryan, many laughed. In contrast, many people did the same thing after he announced he would direct and write A Quiet Place, and we all know how that turned out. It's hard to deny that Amazon's Jack Ryan is a splashy, explosive spy series despite not reinventing the wheel. Moreover, it has gained enough audience to justify its high price! Amazon pays quite a bit for Jack Ryan, like any action show with A-listers. Jack Ryan has an incredible $8 million budget per episode, between the stars' paychecks and the action set pieces! Wishing this show continued success in the future!