The Most Expensive Television Shows of All Time, Ranked

28. The Defenders – $8 Million per Episode

In order to mark the end of Marvel's first phase of connected universe on Netflix, they poured millions into The Defenders. Audience expectations, however, weren't met. Despite the show's hard work, viewers preferred to watch superheroes on the big screen despite everyone's hard work. There may just be too much money spent on The Defenders by Netflix and Disney. There is about $3 million per episode budget for Marvel's Netflix shows, like Jessica Jones and Daredevil. With an episode budget of $8 million per episode, The Defenders were able to create an exciting and convincing crossover.