2016 has been a good year for the entertainment industry. While those who managed to conjure successful shows since its debut few years' past are worthy of recognition, we ought to take note of the top 4 most expensive TV series, proving that 'it costs a lot to amuse everybody.'

No. 1: The Crown

"The Crown" depicts the reign of Queen Elizabeth II of United Kingdom from 1953 up to the present day. This historical drama made its debut recently on November 4, 2016. This show costs $13 million per episode, making it the most expensive show in 2016.

No. 2: The Get Down

Set in New York's (Bronx) 1977 backdrop, this web musical celebrates the history of rap and RNB as a music genre. As per the data published by Quartz, the accurate overall cost of "The Get Down" has ballooned to $11 million per episode.

No. 3: Game of Thrones

It is important to take note that "The Game of Thrones" is arguably HBO's most expensive investment. This fantasy costs an overall $10 million per episode in its 7th Season. Curiously, this show has elevated George Martin's esteem as a novelist that he is compared to legendary fantasy series authors like J.R.R Tolkien (The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings) and J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter, Fantastic Beast).

No. 4: Marco Polo

Cheat Sheet listed "Marco Polo" as the third most expensive TV series distributed by Netflix. With an overall cost of $9 million per episode since its 2014 debut, no wonder the producers were having a difficult time deciding whether to continue the third season this 2017. In fact, an article published by Jobs & Hire stated that the production of "Marco Polo" is still halted due to strained budget and withdrawal of some actors.