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What is the most expensive TV show produced by HBO?

Kelsi Le

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The most expensive TV show produced by HBO is actually a tie between two shows: Game of Thrones and Westworld.

Game of Thrones, which premiered in 2011, cost approximately $6 million per episode to produce in its first season. However, as the show became more popular, the budget for each episode increased. By the final season, each episode was estimated to cost around $15 million. This was due in part to the show's extensive use of visual effects and large-scale battle scenes, as well as the salaries of the show's high-profile cast.

Westworld, which premiered in 2016, also had a high budget per episode. The first season was estimated to cost around $8 million per episode, due largely to the show's elaborate sets and high-tech effects. The second season reportedly had an even higher budget, although exact figures have not been disclosed.

Both Game of Thrones and Westworld have been critically acclaimed and have amassed large followings, so it seems that HBO's investment in these shows has paid off.

It's worth noting that HBO has produced many other high-budget shows over the years, including Boardwalk Empire, The Pacific, and Rome, among others. However, none of these shows have quite reached the same level of popularity and cultural impact as Game of Thrones and Westworld.

So there you have it – if you're looking for the most expensive TV show produced by HBO, it's a tie between Game of Thrones and Westworld.