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How could you accomplish with boundless power? That's a fundamental question posed by all best science fiction and fantasy stories. What if you gained extraordinary powers? Perhaps discovered a revolutionary substance? What about each and every other person was dedicated to your satisfaction? Would you use that influence for the greater good, or give in to your own baser impulses?

These television series ranked below all confront this dilemma in various manners (with a single key exception). Outlined below is our ranking of the 10 top installments of sci-fi & fantasy television from the past year.

10. Spider-Man: Your Friendly Neighborhood

Despite over 60 years of stories, the web-slinger is constantly reimagined by fresh creative voices. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man presents a novel perspective at the hero's formative days, skillfully merging classic source material story beats with influences from other adaptations to craft something that feels simultaneously new and profoundly engaging.

Rather than operating alone or having Tony Stark as a mentor, this version of Peter Parker forges a evolving partnership with the future Green Goblin, who here is merely the head of Oscorp. Through their interactions, Peter grows into a true hero, internalizing the signature mantra of power and great responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Creator Vivienne Medrano's boldly transgressive adult musical show, which sprang from a fan-funded pilot, truly hit its stride in its second season. Following the game-changing revelations of season 1, the narrative broadens significantly, centering on the scheming media overlord Vox as he takes command of the situation, igniting a chain of increasingly dramatic conflicts that naturally end in elaborate song.

While it might not have a one breakout song quite like the first season's "Loser, Baby," that's because everything in this season being more interwoven. The fight sequences, personal arcs, and especially the score and songs are collectively elevated. The story advances the main plot dramatically while delivering plenty of weird, unhinged, and simply entertaining fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

Following the acclaimed Netflix series, Daredevil: Born Again faced immense expectations. Despite well-documented development issues, the final show demonstrates it was worth the effort. The story follows Matt Murdock after his secret identity as Daredevil is exposed, leaving him vulnerable to enemies both history and new threats in a slightly version of his well-known world.

The premiere is explosive, evoking the intense tone audiences cherished from the original incarnation. While the subsequent episodes explore some different territory, the season concludes powerfully, setting viewers eagerly anticipating a follow-up installment.

7. Common Side Effects

An surprising 2025 highlight, this show could be described as an animated Breaking Bad filtered through the sensibility of King of the Hill. Created by an Adult Swim veteran and writer Steve Hely, it tells the story of a nerdy mycologist who discovers a miraculous mushroom and soon finds himself hunted by everyone from ruthless Big Pharma executives to federal authorities.

Far from being a spoof, the show unfolds with the grave atmosphere of a 1970s paranoia film. Enhanced by hallucinogenic animation and an eerie musical soundtrack, the story explores deeper mysteries about the mushroom's full capabilities. It's a intelligent, beautifully animated, and utterly gripping first season.

6. Fallout Season 2

The acclaimed adaptation of the iconic gaming franchise returned with a second batch of stories that expanded its sprawling lore and expanded its nuclear wasteland setting. Although it travels toward the fan-favorite location of New Vegas, the story is not a straight retelling of that game; instead, it continues to explore ideas of control and freedom.

The show skillfully balances several narrative threads and points of view, from the protagonist's quest for answers to a knight's struggle with the dogma of the Brotherhood of Steel. The outcome is a rich layered and utterly absorbing addition to the ever-growing Fallout saga.

5. Invincible Season 3

This visceral and emotionally charged adult animation show keeps its winning momentum in season 3. The hero faces tremendous challenges on every side: training for a coming alien threat, mentoring his young brother, and battling with his shadowy Global Defense Agency. The story also features some of the most brutally intense fight sequences the show has yet produced.

The protagonist's physical and psychological limits are repeatedly tested. He must grapple with opponents stronger than himself, the aftermath of his battles, and the ethical weight of his choices. Excellent arcs for key characters such as Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode complete a fantastic season.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

James Gunn's irreverent superhero show came back with elevated importance within the revamped DC canon, and it delivers on both fronts. Although it successfully lays groundwork for upcoming cinematic universe stories, it primarily presents a powerful and focused {