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What would you do with unlimited control? This is the fundamental inquiry asked by the best sci-fi and fantastical stories. What if you possessed superhuman abilities? Perhaps stumbled upon a miraculous drug? What about every other human was dedicated to your personal satisfaction? Could you use such influence for good, or give in to your own baser impulses?

These series listed below all explore this concept in unique ways (with a single notable exclusion). Outlined here is our ranking of the ten top installments of science fiction & fantastical television from the past year.

10. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

Despite more than 60 years of stories, Spider-Man continues to be reinvented by new talent. This series presents a refreshing look at the character's formative days, cleverly blending classic source material story beats with ideas from the broader Marvel universe to create something that feels both fresh and profoundly compelling.

Rather than being alone or Iron Man as a mentor, this version of the hero forges a evolving relationship with Norman Osborn, who in this story is still just the head of Oscorp. Through their interactions, Peter grows into a true hero, learning the iconic mantra of power and responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Creator Vivienne Medrano's boldly transgressive mature musical show, which sprang from a fan-funded short, fully hit its stride in its second installment. Following the climactic events of season 1, the narrative broadens considerably, centering on the scheming TV demon Vox as he seizes command of the narrative, sparking a chain of increasingly explosive conflicts that naturally end in elaborate musical numbers.

While it might not have a single viral hit quite like season one's "iconic tune," this is due to each element in this season being more interwoven. The action, character arcs, and especially the score and songs are all more sophisticated. The story advances the main storyline dramatically while delivering plenty of weird, unhinged, and ultimately fun fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

Following the legendary Netflix show, Daredevil: Born Again had immense expectations. Despite significant development issues, the resulting show proves it was worth the effort. The plot follows Matt Murdock after his dual life as Daredevil is exposed, leaving him vulnerable to foes from his past and present in a refreshed take of his familiar world.

The premiere is explosive, evoking the intense feeling audiences loved from the original incarnation. While the subsequent chapters venture into some different territory, the season finishes on a strong note, leaving viewers keenly anticipating a second season.

7. Common Side Effects

An unexpected 2025 gem, this series could be described as a crime saga filtered through the humor of a suburban satire. Helmed by an Adult Swim veteran and comedy Steve Hely, the series tells the story of a nerdy fungi expert who finds a curative fungus and quickly finds himself hunted by forces including unscrupulous pharmaceutical executives to government agents.

Far from being a spoof, the narrative unfolds with the grave intensity of a classic conspiracy film. Accentuated by trippy animation and an unnerving musical soundtrack, the plot explores bigger mysteries about the mushroom's true effects. It's a smart, beautifully animated, and completely gripping first season.

6. Fallout Season 2

This hit adaptation of the popular video game series returned with a new batch of episodes that deepened its sprawling mystery and expanded its nuclear wasteland setting. Although it travels in the direction of the legendary location of New Vegas, the season is far from a straight adaptation of that game; instead, it further explore ideas of control and autonomy.

It skillfully juggles multiple storylines and points of view, from Lucy's quest for answers to a knight's reckoning with the ideology of the Brotherhood of Steel. The result is a deeply detailed and utterly absorbing addition to the expanding wasteland saga.

5. Invincible Season 3

The visceral and heartfelt adult animation show keeps its powerful streak in season 3. The hero confronts immense challenges on all fronts: preparing for a looming Viltrumite threat, mentoring his young brother, and clashing with the shadowy Global Defense Agency. The story also includes some of the most brutally brutal fight scenes the series has yet delivered.

Mark's bodily and emotional limits are constantly tested. He must grapple with opponents stronger than he is, the consequences of his battles, and the ethical weight of his choices. Excellent storylines for supporting cast members like Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode complete a fantastic installment.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

The director's offbeat superhero series came back with elevated significance within the revamped DC universe, and it executes on both count. While it effectively establishes groundwork for future DCU stories, it primarily tells a powerful and self-contained {