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It might seem backbreaking to consider , but the most expensiveNetflixshows rival that of steady cable length television even though the luck for yield is very dissimilar in the streaming world . Despite only just now bestow a tier with advert to its service , Netflix has yet to let up on investing in their mesh , to give the audience more of what they desire . They are spending more and more every yr on their original movie and series , and although not all of them do as per expectations with the audience and critic what is of most importance is that new message is being created .
25On My Block (2018) - $2 Million Per Episode
Although $ 2 million per episode for a Netflix series is n’t a comparatively big budget ( viaTHR ) , it ’s still a decent budget for a show that does n’t utilize peculiar effects and is n’t set in a different clock time point . On My Blockfollows a group of close - knit acquaintance spring up up in a preponderantly Latino and black neighbourhood in Los Angeles . The series run for four season and stop just timid of 40 episode full , pee-pee it just about an $ 80 million show overall .
24Cobra Kai (2018) - $2-$3 Million Per Episode
Cobra Kaididn’t start up its life on Netflix , as it was part of the short - livedYouTube Redstreaming inspection and repair . When YouTube shut that down , Cobra Kaiwas a popular show without a home . Netflix picked upCobra Kaiand let it play out for four more seasons , with the sixth being the conclusion of the series . Netflix was capable to put more money into it than YouTube and hold out the account for an approximate $ 2 to $ 3 million per episode ( viaWhat ’s On Netflix ) , which allowed the streaming giant to bring back several wiz from theKarate Kidfranchise along the way .
23The Night Agent (2023) - $2-$3 Million Per Episode
found on the Good Book by Matthew Quirk and created by Shawn Ryan ( The Shield),The Night Agenttells the fib of an FBI agentive role who forge as a telephone operator at the White House . However , when he unwrap there is a mole in the highest levels of the United States government , he arrange out to discover the trueness while also trying to protect a woman from the people who kill her family . This was a ball - trotting series , so a mass of money went into unlike filming locations for the first season , at an forecast $ 2 to $ 3 million per episode ( viaWhat ’s on Netflix ) .
22Squid Game (2021) - $2.3 Million Per Episode
WhenSquid Gamewas a surprise hit in 2021 , it opened up the door for Netflix to lend it back for a 2d season which might see a higher budget base on the popularity . However , just looking at the first season , Squid Gamecost $ 2.3 million per episode . This is really low-pitched give how well it succeeded , but it all paid off for Netflix in the end . Netflix make up a sum of $ 21.4 millionforSquid Game , andit ended up being worth an estimated $ 891 million in " impact note value " to the streaming service ( viaVariety ) . wait Netflix to put a lot more into the 2nd time of year .
21Narcos (2015) - $2.5 Million Per Episode
Netflix’sNarcosfollowed the real - life history of Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar and the agent attempting to capture him in a gritty criminal offence drama that ran for 3 seasons and continued in a whirl - off calledNarcos : Mexico . The series had recognizable actors , period of time costumes , and several filming locations that brought in a enough - sized budget . Thefirst time of year of Netflix’sNarcoswas reckon to be about $ 25 million dollarsmaking the ten - installment season cost about $ 2.5 million per episode .
20Never Have I Ever (2020) - $2.5 Million Per Episode
Another smaller series that still had a large budget was the clowning - dramaNever Have I Ever . What really helped this serial gets its budget knock up was the success it find in the first season , as write by Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher . The Netflix serial publication is base on Kaling ’s childhood in Boston and follows an Indian - American high shoal student whose dada conk and then has to maneuver her way of life through in high spirits shoal . Never Have I Everended after four seasonsof the series , and the budget ended up as a sizeable $ 2.5 million per episode by the end .
19Daredevil (2015) - $3.3 Million Per Episode
In 2015 , Netflix got a chance to make its own Marvel television shows . While the MCU moving-picture show had the magnanimous hit man from the Marvel Comics world , Netflix got what is sleep together as the street - level Hero of Alexandria . This all begin with Daredevil , before moving on to Jessica Jones , Luke Cage , Iron Fist , and Punisher . To show that they meant occupation , Netflix pay $ 3.3 million per episode forDaredevil(viaTV Line ) , which is also around what it make up for all the other show other than the squad - up Defenders serial publication . It was well worth the money becauseDaredevilpicked up large reviews and prove Netflix know what it was doing with these unequaled superheroes .
18Hemlock Grove (2013) - $4 Million Per Episode
Hemlock Grovewas one of Netflix ’s first original series on the streaming service , and it be around $ 4 million per episode to make . The horror series rivet on a run - down former steel townspeople with quirky residents and slayer creatures scupper in the shadows . The serial used a decent amount of particular effects which is where most of the budget probably would have been spent on , with some also being allotted for the costume . This was a amount of $ 50 million that Netflix paidfor 13 episode , which was a good manner to give up off its original series slate of shows .
17Orange Is The New Black (2013) - $4 Million Per Episode
BothOrange Is the New BlackandHemlock Groveare two of Netflix ’s very first original serial , and they both came with a monetary value of around $ 4 million per episode .
But whileHemlock Groveran for only three season consist of 33 episodes , OITNB extend for 91 episodes across seven seasons , so evidently it cost a lot more , as budget for a series can be expected to climb good as more seasons are farm . The female - centric comedy - play revolve around the yardbird of a woman ’s Union prison house and the happenings of their daily lives .
16Outer Banks (2020) - $5 Million Per Episode
Outer Bankswas a 2020 mystery stripling drama that had a mostly unidentified stamp while following two mathematical group of teens searching for a lose gem in North Carolina . That does n’t sound like the template for one of the most expensive Netflix shows , but it ended up costing an forecast $ 5 million per installment ( viaWhat ’s On Netflix ) . This is largely because the first time of year got a portion of views , and it ended up earning plenty of award nomination as well . Not only did it get a 2nd season on Netflix , but there was alsoa third season ofOuter Banksas well .
