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How could you accomplish with boundless power? This is the central question posed by all best sci-fi as well as fantastical tales. Imagine if you gained extraordinary powers? Perhaps stumbled upon a revolutionary drug? Or if each and every single human was wholly committed to your personal satisfaction? Could you wield that influence for the greater good, or give in to your own darker impulses?

These shows ranked below all grapple with that very dilemma in various manners (aside from one key exclusion). Detailed below is a list of the ten best installments of science fiction & fantasy television from the past year.

10. Spider-Man: Your Friendly Neighborhood

Even after more than six decades of history, Spider-Man remains reinvented by new creative voices. This series offers a novel perspective at the character's early days, cleverly combining classic source material elements with influences from other adaptations to create something which is simultaneously fresh and deeply engaging.

Instead of operating solo or having Iron Man as a guide, this iteration of Peter Parker forges a evolving partnership with Norman Osborn, who in this story is still just the head of Oscorp. Across their dynamic, Peter grows into his own man, learning the signature mantra of great power and responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Creator Vivienne Medrano's audacious adult musical series, which sprang from a crowdfunded short, fully found its footing in its second installment. Following the game-changing events of season 1, the narrative broadens significantly, following the ambitious media overlord Vox as he seizes command of the situation, sparking a series of increasingly dramatic conflicts that inevitably end in elaborate musical numbers.

Although it may lack a one breakout song on the level of season one's "Loser, Baby," that's because everything in this season being increasingly ambitious. The action, personal development, and above all the score and songs are all elevated. The season advances the main plot forward while delivering plenty of bizarre, unhinged, and ultimately fun dark fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

As a successor to the acclaimed Netflix series, this series faced immense expectations. After well-documented development issues, the resulting show demonstrates it was worthy of the wait. The story follows Matt Murdock once his dual life as Daredevil is exposed, leaving him vulnerable to enemies from his history and new threats in a slightly take of his well-known world.

The premiere is a thrilling return to form, evoking the intense tone fans loved from the original series. While the middle episodes venture into some different territory, the season finishes powerfully, setting viewers eagerly awaiting a follow-up season.

7. Common Side Effects

An unexpected 2025 highlight, this show is essentially a Breaking Bad filtered through the humor of a suburban satire. Helmed by Joe Bennett and comedy Steve Hely, the series tells the story of a nerdy fungi expert who discovers a miraculous fungus and soon finds himself pursued by forces including unscrupulous pharmaceutical executives to federal agents.

Far from being a parody, the show plays out with the grave atmosphere of a 1970s conspiracy film. Enhanced by hallucinogenic visuals and an unnerving score, the plot delves into bigger mysteries about the substance's true capabilities. It's a intelligent, visually striking, and completely gripping first season.

6. Fallout Season 2

The hit series of the popular video game series came back with a new batch of stories that expanded its epic mystery and expanded its nuclear wasteland world. Although it ventures toward the legendary location of New Vegas, the season is not a direct retelling of that game; instead, it further examine themes of authority and freedom.

It expertly juggles several narrative threads and points of view, from the protagonist's mission for answers to Maximus's struggle with the dogma of the his faction. The outcome is a deeply detailed and wholly absorbing chapter to the ever-growing Fallout saga.

5. Invincible Season 3

The visceral and emotionally charged animated series keeps its winning momentum in its third outing. Mark Grayson faces tremendous pressure on all fronts: training for a coming alien invasion, mentoring his powered sibling, and clashing with his secretive GDA. The story also includes some of the most brutally brutal fight sequences the series has ever delivered.

Mark's bodily and emotional endurance are constantly tested. He must contend with opponents more powerful than he is, the aftermath of his battles, and the moral burden of his choices. Standout storylines for supporting characters such as Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode complete a superb installment.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

The director's offbeat anti-hero show returned with increased importance within the revamped DC universe, and season 2 delivers on both count. While it successfully establishes groundwork for future cinematic universe projects, it also tells a resonant and focused {