As with most forms of media, the distribution costs are a small fraction of the production costs. Film crews, especially good ones, cost money. Post-productio

As with most forms of media, the distribution costs are a small fraction of the production costs. Film crews, especially good ones, cost money. Post-production crews, especially good ones, cost money. Actors, even bad ones, cost money. The equipment, sets, prop, makeup, computers, and all other physical items that go into making/producing a show cost money.