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What could you accomplish with boundless ability? That's the fundamental question posed by the finest science fiction and fantastical narratives. Imagine if you gained extraordinary powers? Perhaps stumbled upon a life-altering substance? Or if each and every other person was wholly committed to your personal happiness? Could you use such power for good, or would you succumb to your own baser instincts?

These shows ranked herein each confront this dilemma in various manners (with one key exclusion). Presented below is a list of the 10 top seasons of sci-fi and fantasy television from the past year.

10. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

Even after more than 60 years of history, Spider-Man is constantly reinterpreted by fresh talent. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man offers a novel perspective at the hero's formative years, skillfully blending classic comic elements with influences from other adaptations to create something which is simultaneously fresh and profoundly engaging.

Instead of being solo or Tony Stark as a mentor, this iteration of Peter Parker develops a complex relationship with the future Green Goblin, who in this story is still just the CEO of Oscorp. Across their dynamic, Peter grows into a true hero, internalizing the signature mantra of great power and great responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Creator Vivienne Medrano's boldly transgressive adult musical-comedy series, which sprang from a fan-funded pilot, fully hit its stride in its second installment. Following the climactic events of the first season, the narrative broadens significantly, following the scheming media overlord Vox as he takes control of the narrative, sparking a series of increasingly dramatic conflicts that inevitably culminate in elaborate song.

While it might not have a single breakout hit quite like season one's "iconic tune," this is due to each element in this season being increasingly interwoven. The action, character arcs, and especially the music are all more sophisticated. The story advances the main plot dramatically while providing plenty of bizarre, unhinged, and ultimately fun dark fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

As a successor to the acclaimed Netflix show, this series had enormous expectations. After significant production challenges, the final product proves it was worth the effort. The plot centers on Matt Murdock once his secret identity as Daredevil is publicly revealed, making him vulnerable to enemies from his past and present in a refreshed version of his well-known setting.

The premiere is explosive, evoking the intense tone fans loved from the original series. Although the subsequent chapters explore certain different territory, the first season concludes powerfully, setting viewers keenly anticipating a second installment.

7. Common Side Effects

An surprising 2025 gem, this series is essentially an animated Breaking Bad with the humor of a suburban satire. Helmed by Joe Bennett and comedy Steve Hely, the series tells the story of a mild-mannered fungi expert who discovers a curative mushroom and quickly finds himself pursued by everyone from unscrupulous Big Pharma executives to government agents.

Far from being a parody, the narrative unfolds with the grave atmosphere of a 1970s paranoia thriller. Enhanced by hallucinogenic visuals and an unnerving score, the story delves into bigger mysteries about the mushroom's full capabilities. It's a smart, beautifully animated, and utterly gripping first season.

6. Fallout Season 2

The acclaimed series based on the popular video game franchise returned with a new batch of stories that expanded its sprawling lore and expanded its nuclear wasteland world. While it travels in the direction of the legendary location of New Vegas, the story is not a straight adaptation of that title; rather, it continues to explore ideas of authority and autonomy.

It expertly balances several narrative threads and perspectives, from Lucy's quest for justice to Maximus's reckoning with the dogma of the his faction. The result is a deeply layered and wholly engaging chapter to the expanding wasteland mythology.

5. Invincible Season 3

This bloody and emotionally charged animated series keeps its powerful streak in season 3. The hero confronts tremendous challenges on all fronts: training for a coming alien invasion, mentoring his young brother, and clashing with the secretive GDA. The season also includes some of the most brutally brutal action scenes the show has ever produced.

The protagonist's physical and emotional limits are repeatedly pushed. He must grapple with opponents more powerful than he is, the consequences of his actions, and the ethical weight of his choices. Excellent arcs for supporting cast members like Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode complete a fantastic season.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

James Gunn's offbeat superhero series returned with elevated importance within the new DC canon, and season 2 executes on both count. Although it effectively establishes foundations for upcoming cinematic universe stories, it primarily presents a powerful and self-contained {