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How could you accomplish if you had boundless power? This is a fundamental inquiry asked by the best sci-fi as well as fantastical stories. Imagine if you possessed superhuman abilities? Or discovered a revolutionary substance? What about every single human became wholly committed to your personal happiness? Would you use that power for the greater good, or succumb to your own darker impulses?

The television series listed herein each grapple with this concept in unique ways (aside from a single notable exclusion). Presented here is a list of the ten top installments of sci-fi & fantastical TV from the past year.

10. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

Despite over six decades of stories, the web-slinger remains reinterpreted by fresh creative voices. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man delivers a refreshing look at the character's early years, cleverly merging essential comic story beats with ideas from other adaptations to craft something which is simultaneously fresh and profoundly compelling.

Rather than being solo or Iron Man as a mentor, this version of the hero develops a complex relationship with Norman Osborn, who here is still just the head of Oscorp. Through their dynamic, Peter grows into his own man, learning the iconic mantra of power and responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Showrunner Vivienne Medrano's audacious mature musical-comedy show, which originated as a crowdfunded short, truly found its footing in its second season. Building on the game-changing revelations of the first season, the narrative broadens considerably, following the scheming media overlord Vox as he takes command of the situation, sparking a chain of increasingly explosive conflicts that inevitably culminate in elaborate song.

While it might not have a single viral song on the level of season one's "Loser, Baby," that's because everything in season 2 being more interwoven. The action, character development, and above all the music are all more sophisticated. The story moves the overarching plot dramatically while providing plenty of weird, unhinged, and ultimately entertaining dark fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

As a successor to the acclaimed Netflix series, this series had immense expectations. Despite significant production issues, the resulting product proves to be worth the effort. The story centers on Matt Murdock after his secret identity as Daredevil is exposed, leaving him a target to enemies from his past and new threats in a refreshed version of his well-known setting.

The premiere is a thrilling return to form, evoking the intense tone fans cherished from the prior incarnation. Although the middle episodes explore certain new territory, the season concludes on a strong note, setting viewers eagerly anticipating a second installment.

7. Common Side Effects

An surprising 2025 highlight, this show is essentially an animated crime saga filtered through a humor of a suburban satire. Helmed by Joe Bennett and comedy Steve Hely, it follows the story of a mild-mannered fungi expert who finds a curative mushroom and quickly finds himself hunted by forces including ruthless Big Pharma CEOs to government agents.

Far from being a parody, the narrative unfolds with the serious atmosphere of a 1970s paranoia thriller. Accentuated by trippy animation and an eerie musical soundtrack, the story delves into bigger questions about the substance's true effects. It's a intelligent, visually striking, and utterly compelling ten-episode season.

6. Fallout Season 2

The hit adaptation of the popular video game series came back with a second batch of stories that deepened its epic mystery and broadened its post-apocalyptic setting. While it travels toward the fan-favorite location of New Vegas, the season is not a straight adaptation of that game; rather, it further examine ideas of control and autonomy.

It expertly balances multiple storylines and points of view, from the protagonist's mission for justice to Maximus's reckoning with the ideology of the Brotherhood of Steel. The result is a rich layered and utterly absorbing addition to the ever-growing wasteland mythology.

5. Invincible Season 3

This bloody and emotionally charged adult animation series continues its winning streak in season 3. Mark Grayson confronts tremendous pressure on all fronts: training for a looming Viltrumite threat, mentoring his young sibling, and clashing with the shadowy Global Defense Agency. The season once again features some of the most brutally brutal action scenes the show has ever produced.

The protagonist's physical and psychological limits are repeatedly pushed. He must grapple with foes stronger than himself, the consequences of his actions, and the ethical burden of his choices. Standout storylines for supporting characters such as Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode round out a fantastic installment.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

James Gunn's offbeat anti-hero series came back with increased significance within the revamped DC universe, and season 2 delivers on both fronts. Although it effectively lays foundations for upcoming cinematic universe stories, it also tells a powerful and focused {