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After becoming their biggest original series and a huge global sensation, it has now been revealed how much Netflix paid for the massively popular Squid Game.
The streaming giant reportedly spent $21.4 million on the South Korean survival drama show, or $2.4 million for each of its nine episodes.
It's a relatively small sum compared to Netflix's existing shows, as well as other programs on rival streaming services like Disney+ and Amazon Prime.
How much? Netflix reveals how much they spent on their now biggest original series Squid Game - and it's less than you might think
In comparison to other Netflix properties, historical drama The Crown is paid $10-$13 million per episode, while Stranger Things gets $8-$12 million per episode.
Fantasy series The Witcher is estimated to have gotten between $70-80 million for its first season, or $10 million an episode.
Bridgerton, which was recently surpassed by Squid Game as the biggest show on the streaming giant, received $7 million per episode, according to
