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How could you accomplish with unlimited power? That's a fundamental inquiry asked by the greatest sci-fi and fantasy tales. What if you gained extraordinary powers? Perhaps discovered a life-altering drug? Or if each and every other person was dedicated to your satisfaction? Would you wield that influence for the greater good, or succumb to your baser instincts?

The television series listed below all grapple with that very concept in distinct manners (with a single key exclusion). Detailed here is a list of the 10 top installments of science fiction & fantastical TV from the past year.

10. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

Even after more than six decades of stories, the web-slinger is constantly reinvented by new talent. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man presents a refreshing perspective at the hero's formative days, cleverly merging essential comic story beats with influences from the broader Marvel universe to craft something that feels both fresh and profoundly compelling.

Instead of being alone or having Tony Stark as a mentor, this iteration of the hero forges a complex relationship with the future Green Goblin, who here is still just the head of Oscorp. Through their interactions, Peter grows into a true hero, internalizing the iconic mantra of great power and responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Showrunner Vivienne Medrano's boldly transgressive adult musical-comedy show, which sprang from a crowdfunded short, truly came into its own in its second installment. Following the climactic events of the first season, the story expands significantly, following the ambitious media overlord Vox as he takes command of the situation, igniting a series of ever-more explosive confrontations that inevitably culminate in elaborate musical numbers.

While it might not have a single breakout hit on the level of the first season's "iconic tune," that's because everything in season 2 being increasingly interwoven. The action, personal development, and above all the score and songs are all more sophisticated. The story advances the main plot forward while providing plenty of weird, wild, and ultimately fun dark fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

Following the acclaimed Netflix show, Daredevil: Born Again faced immense shoes to fill. Despite significant production issues, the resulting product proves it was worthy of the effort. The story follows Matt Murdock after his dual life as Daredevil is exposed, leaving him vulnerable to enemies both 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 loved from the prior series. Although the middle chapters explore certain new territory, the season finishes powerfully, setting viewers keenly anticipating a second season.

7. Common Side Effects

A surprising 2025 gem, this show could be described as a Breaking Bad filtered through a humor of a suburban satire. Created by an Adult Swim veteran alongside comedy Steve Hely, it follows the saga of a nerdy mycologist who finds a curative fungus and soon finds himself pursued by everyone from unscrupulous Big Pharma CEOs to government agents.

Despite being a parody, the narrative unfolds with the serious atmosphere of a classic paranoia thriller. Enhanced by hallucinogenic animation and an unnerving musical soundtrack, the plot explores bigger questions about the substance's full effects. It's a smart, visually striking, and utterly compelling first season.

6. Fallout Season 2

The hit series based on the popular video game series came back with a new batch of stories that deepened its epic lore and broadened its post-apocalyptic world. Although it ventures in the direction of the legendary location of New Vegas, the story is not a straight retelling of that game; instead, it further examine ideas of control and autonomy.

The show expertly juggles multiple storylines and points of view, from Lucy's quest for justice to a knight's struggle with the ideology of the his faction. The outcome is a deeply detailed and wholly absorbing addition to the expanding Fallout mythology.

5. Invincible Season 3

The visceral and heartfelt adult animation series continues its winning streak in season 3. The hero confronts tremendous challenges on all side: training for a looming alien invasion, mentoring his young sibling, and battling with his shadowy GDA. The season once again includes some of the most brutal action sequences the show has ever delivered.

The protagonist's bodily and emotional limits are repeatedly pushed. He must grapple with foes stronger than he is, the consequences of his actions, and the moral burden of his decisions. Excellent arcs for supporting cast members such as Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode complete a superb installment.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

The director's irreverent anti-hero show came back with increased significance within the new DC universe, and season 2 delivers on both count. While it successfully lays foundations for future DCU stories, it also presents a powerful and focused {