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How could you accomplish if you had unlimited power? This is a core question asked by the finest sci-fi and fantastical stories. Imagine if you were granted extraordinary powers? Perhaps stumbled upon a miraculous drug? Or if every single human became dedicated to your personal happiness? Could you use such power for good, or give in to your baser instincts?

These series ranked herein each confront that very dilemma in distinct manners (aside from a single key exclusion). Outlined below is a countdown of the 10 best installments of sci-fi & fantastical TV from the past year.

10. Spider-Man: Your Friendly Neighborhood

Even after more than 60 years of stories, the web-slinger continues to be reinvented by fresh talent. This series delivers a refreshing look at the hero's formative years, skillfully merging essential source material elements with influences from the broader Marvel universe to create something that feels both fresh and deeply compelling.

Instead of being solo or Tony Stark as a guide, this version of Peter Parker forges a evolving partnership with the future Green Goblin, who here is still just the head of Oscorp. Across their dynamic, Peter becomes a true hero, internalizing the iconic lesson of great power and great responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Creator Vivienne Medrano's audacious adult musical-comedy series, which sprang from a crowdfunded pilot, fully hit its stride in its second installment. Following the climactic revelations of season 1, the story broadens significantly, centering on the ambitious TV demon Vox as he takes command of the situation, igniting a chain of increasingly explosive conflicts that naturally end in elaborate song.

Although it might not have a one breakout song on the level of the first season's "iconic tune," that's because everything in season 2 being more complex. The action, personal development, and above all the score and songs are all more sophisticated. The season moves the main plot forward while delivering plenty of weird, unhinged, and ultimately entertaining fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

Following the acclaimed Netflix series, Daredevil: Born Again faced enormous shoes to fill. Despite significant development challenges, the resulting show proves it was worth the wait. The plot follows Matt Murdock after his secret identity as Daredevil is exposed, making him a target to enemies both past and new threats in a slightly take of his well-known setting.

The premiere is explosive, evoking the intense feeling audiences loved from the original incarnation. Although the subsequent episodes explore certain new narrative ground, the season concludes on a strong note, setting viewers eagerly anticipating a follow-up season.

7. Common Side Effects

A unexpected 2025 gem, this show is essentially an animated crime saga with the sensibility of a suburban satire. Created by an Adult Swim veteran alongside comedy Steve Hely, the series follows the story of a nerdy mycologist who discovers a curative mushroom and quickly finds himself hunted by forces including unscrupulous Big Pharma executives to government authorities.

Despite being a spoof, the show unfolds with the serious intensity of a classic paranoia thriller. Accentuated by hallucinogenic visuals and an unnerving musical soundtrack, the story explores deeper questions about the mushroom's true capabilities. It's a intelligent, visually striking, and completely gripping first season.

6. Fallout Season 2

This hit series based on the popular video game franchise returned with a second batch of episodes that deepened its epic mystery and broadened its nuclear wasteland setting. Although it travels in the direction of the legendary location of New Vegas, the story is far from a straight retelling of that title; instead, it further 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 detailed and wholly absorbing chapter to the expanding Fallout saga.

5. Invincible Season 3

This bloody and emotionally charged adult animation series keeps its winning streak in its third outing. Mark Grayson faces tremendous pressure on every side: preparing for a looming Viltrumite threat, guiding his young brother, and battling with the shadowy Global Defense Agency. The story once again features some of the most brutal action sequences the show has yet produced.

Mark's physical and emotional endurance are repeatedly tested. He must contend with opponents more powerful than himself, the consequences of his battles, and the ethical weight of his choices. Excellent storylines for key characters such as Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode complete a superb installment.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

The director's offbeat superhero show came back with elevated importance within the new DC canon, and season 2 delivers on that fronts. Although it effectively lays foundations for future DCU projects, it also tells a resonant and self-contained {