We all know that Disney and Sony are capable of making big budget, incredibly profitable movies that wow audiences. But these days, TV shows are fast becoming just as lucrative, if not more so, than major Hollywood tentpoles. A good TV series can stick around for a decade or more, providing networks with a steady flow of cash buoyed by consistent ad space revenues.
Have you ever wondered exactly how much money the likes of CBS or NBC is making from their most popular shows? Or which shows are duds, ending up costing the studios millions of dollars they’ll likely never get back? Read on to find out.