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How could you accomplish if you had infinite power? This is the central inquiry posed by all greatest sci-fi as well as fantasy narratives. Imagine if you possessed superhuman abilities? Perhaps discovered a miraculous substance? What about each and every single human was dedicated to your happiness? Would you wield that influence for good, or would you succumb to your own darker instincts?

The series listed below all confront this dilemma in unique manners (aside from a single notable exclusion). Detailed here is our ranking of the ten best installments of sci-fi & fantasy TV from the past year.

10. Spider-Man: Your Friendly Neighborhood

Despite more than 60 years of history, the web-slinger continues to be reinvented by new talent. This series delivers a refreshing look at the hero's formative days, skillfully merging classic comic story beats with influences from other adaptations to craft something that feels simultaneously fresh and deeply compelling.

Rather than operating solo or having Tony Stark as a guide, this version of Peter Parker develops a complex partnership with the future Green Goblin, who in this story is still just the CEO of Oscorp. Through their interactions, Peter grows into his own man, learning the iconic mantra of great power and great responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Creator Vivienne Medrano's boldly transgressive mature musical-comedy show, which sprang from a crowdfunded pilot, truly found its footing in its sophomore season. Building on the climactic revelations of the first season, the narrative broadens considerably, centering on the scheming TV demon Vox as he seizes command of the narrative, sparking a chain of increasingly explosive confrontations that inevitably end in show-stopping musical numbers.

While it may lack a single breakout hit on the level of the first season's "iconic tune," this is due to each element in this season being more ambitious. The fight sequences, character arcs, and above all the score and songs are all elevated. The season advances the overarching plot forward while delivering no shortage of bizarre, wild, and simply entertaining dark fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

Following the legendary Netflix show, this series had immense expectations. Despite well-documented production issues, the resulting product demonstrates it was worth the effort. The plot centers on Matt Murdock once his secret identity as Daredevil is publicly revealed, making him vulnerable to foes both past and new threats in a slightly version of his well-known setting.

The premiere is a thrilling return to form, evoking the gritty feeling audiences cherished from the prior incarnation. While the subsequent episodes explore certain new territory, the season finishes powerfully, setting viewers keenly anticipating a second installment.

7. Common Side Effects

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

Despite being a spoof, the narrative unfolds with the serious atmosphere of a 1970s paranoia film. Accentuated by hallucinogenic visuals and an unnerving musical soundtrack, the story delves into deeper mysteries about the substance's true capabilities. It's a intelligent, beautifully animated, and completely compelling first season.

6. Fallout Season 2

This hit adaptation of the iconic video game series returned with a second batch of episodes that expanded its sprawling lore and expanded its post-apocalyptic world. While it ventures in the direction of the legendary location of New Vegas, the season is not a straight retelling of that title; instead, it continues to explore ideas of authority and freedom.

The show expertly balances multiple storylines and points of view, from Lucy's mission for justice to a knight's struggle with the dogma of the his faction. The result is a deeply layered and wholly engaging chapter to the ever-growing wasteland mythology.

5. Invincible Season 3

This visceral and heartfelt animated show keeps its powerful streak in season 3. Mark Grayson faces tremendous challenges on every fronts: preparing for a coming Viltrumite threat, mentoring his powered brother, and battling with his shadowy Global Defense Agency. The story also includes some of the most intense fight sequences the series has yet produced.

The protagonist's physical and emotional endurance are constantly tested. He must contend with foes more powerful than he is, the aftermath of his actions, and the moral weight of his choices. Standout storylines for key characters such as Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode round out a superb installment.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

James Gunn's offbeat superhero show came back with increased significance within the revamped DC universe, and it executes on that fronts. Although it successfully establishes foundations for future cinematic universe stories, it primarily presents a powerful and self-contained {