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How would you do if you had unlimited control? This is the fundamental question asked by all finest science fiction as well as fantasy tales. Imagine if you possessed superhuman abilities? Or stumbled upon a miraculous drug? What about each and every single human was wholly committed to your personal happiness? Could you wield such power for good, or would you succumb to your darker impulses?

The shows featured herein all confront that very theme in unique ways (with one key exclusion). Presented here is our list of the ten best installments of science fiction and fantastical television from 2025.

10. Spider-Man: Your Friendly Neighborhood

Even after more than 60 years of history, the web-slinger is constantly reinterpreted by fresh creative voices. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man delivers a refreshing look at the character's formative days, skillfully merging essential comic story beats with influences from the broader Marvel universe to create something that feels simultaneously new and deeply engaging.

Rather than operating alone or Iron Man as a guide, this version of Peter Parker develops a evolving partnership with the future Green Goblin, who in this story is merely the head of Oscorp. Across their interactions, Peter becomes a true hero, learning the signature lesson of great power and responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Showrunner Vivienne Medrano's boldly transgressive mature musical-comedy series, which sprang from a crowdfunded short, fully came into its own in its second season. Following the game-changing events of the first season, the story broadens considerably, following the ambitious media overlord Vox as he takes command of the narrative, igniting a series of ever-more explosive conflicts that inevitably culminate in show-stopping musical numbers.

Although it might not have a one viral hit quite like season one's "Loser, Baby," that's because everything in season 2 being increasingly interwoven. The action, character arcs, and especially the score and songs are all more sophisticated. The season moves the main storyline dramatically while providing plenty of bizarre, wild, and ultimately entertaining fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

As a successor to the legendary Netflix series, Daredevil: Born Again faced immense expectations. After well-documented development issues, the resulting product demonstrates to be worth the effort. The plot follows Matt Murdock after his secret identity as Daredevil is exposed, making him a target to enemies from his past and present in a slightly version of his familiar world.

The first episode is a thrilling return to form, capturing the intense feeling fans cherished from the original incarnation. Although the subsequent episodes explore certain different narrative ground, the first season finishes powerfully, setting fans keenly awaiting a follow-up installment.

7. Common Side Effects

A unexpected this year's gem, this show could be described as an animated Breaking Bad filtered through a sensibility of a suburban satire. Created by Joe Bennett and comedy Steve Hely, the series follows the saga of a nerdy mycologist who discovers a miraculous mushroom and quickly finds himself hunted by forces including unscrupulous Big Pharma executives to federal authorities.

Far from being a spoof, the narrative plays out with the grave intensity of a classic conspiracy thriller. Accentuated by hallucinogenic animation and an eerie score, the story delves into bigger questions about the substance's full capabilities. It's a intelligent, beautifully animated, and completely compelling first season.

6. Fallout Season 2

The acclaimed series based on the iconic video game franchise came back with a second season of episodes that deepened its sprawling mystery and broadened its nuclear wasteland setting. While it travels toward the legendary location of New Vegas, the story is far from a direct retelling of that title; instead, it further examine themes of authority and freedom.

It expertly balances multiple storylines and points of view, from Lucy's quest for answers to Maximus's reckoning with the ideology of the his faction. The result is a deeply layered and utterly absorbing addition to the ever-growing wasteland mythology.

5. Invincible Season 3

The bloody and emotionally charged animated show continues its powerful momentum in its third outing. The hero faces tremendous challenges on all fronts: preparing for a looming alien invasion, guiding his powered brother, and battling with his secretive GDA. The season once again includes some of the most intense fight sequences the show has yet produced.

The protagonist's bodily and psychological endurance are repeatedly tested. He must contend with opponents stronger than he is, the aftermath of his battles, and the ethical weight of his decisions. Standout storylines for supporting cast members like Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode round out a superb season.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

James Gunn's irreverent superhero series returned with elevated significance within the new DC canon, and it delivers on both fronts. Although it effectively establishes groundwork for upcoming DCU projects, it primarily tells a resonant and self-contained {