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What could you accomplish with unlimited power? That's the core question posed by the greatest science fiction and fantasy tales. What if you gained superhuman abilities? Or discovered a life-altering drug? What about every other human became dedicated to your happiness? Could you wield that influence for the greater good, or succumb to your baser instincts?

These series listed below each explore that very dilemma in distinct manners (with one notable exception). Presented here is our list of the 10 best installments of science fiction & fantastical television from 2025.

10. Spider-Man: Your Friendly Neighborhood

Despite over six decades of stories, the web-slinger continues to be reinvented by new creative voices. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man presents a refreshing perspective at the hero's formative years, skillfully combining classic comic story beats with ideas from the broader Marvel universe to craft something that feels both new and deeply engaging.

Rather than operating alone or Tony Stark as a mentor, this version of Peter Parker forges a evolving partnership with the future Green Goblin, who here is still just the head of Oscorp. Across their dynamic, Peter becomes a true hero, internalizing the iconic mantra 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 pilot, truly hit its stride in its sophomore season. Building on the game-changing revelations of season 1, the story expands considerably, centering on the ambitious TV demon Vox as he takes control of the narrative, sparking a chain of increasingly dramatic confrontations that inevitably end in elaborate musical numbers.

Although it might not have a one breakout song quite like the first season's "Loser, Baby," this is due to everything in this season being increasingly ambitious. The action, character arcs, and especially the score and songs are collectively more sophisticated. The season advances the main plot forward while providing plenty of bizarre, wild, and simply entertaining fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

As a successor to the acclaimed Netflix show, Daredevil: Born Again faced enormous expectations. Despite well-documented development challenges, the final product proves it was worth the effort. The story centers on Matt Murdock once his secret identity as Daredevil is exposed, leaving him vulnerable to enemies from his past and present in a refreshed version of his well-known world.

The first episode is a thrilling return to form, evoking the intense tone audiences cherished from the prior series. Although the middle chapters venture into certain new territory, the season finishes on a strong note, setting fans eagerly anticipating a second season.

7. Common Side Effects

An unexpected 2025 gem, this show is essentially an animated crime saga with the humor of King of the Hill. Created by Joe Bennett alongside writer Steve Hely, it tells the saga of a nerdy fungi expert who discovers a curative mushroom and soon finds himself pursued by forces including unscrupulous Big Pharma executives to government authorities.

Despite being a parody, the narrative plays out with the grave intensity of a 1970s paranoia film. Enhanced by hallucinogenic visuals and an unnerving score, the plot delves into deeper questions about the substance's true effects. It's a smart, visually striking, and utterly gripping ten-episode season.

6. Fallout Season 2

This hit series of the popular video game series returned with a new season of episodes that expanded its sprawling lore and broadened its post-apocalyptic setting. Although it travels in the direction of the legendary location of New Vegas, the story is far from a straight adaptation of that title; instead, it continues to explore themes of control and freedom.

It expertly juggles multiple narrative threads and points of view, from Lucy's mission for answers to Maximus's reckoning with the dogma of the Brotherhood of Steel. The outcome is a rich layered and wholly absorbing chapter to the expanding wasteland mythology.

5. Invincible Season 3

The visceral and emotionally charged adult animation series keeps its winning streak in its third outing. The hero faces tremendous challenges on every fronts: training for a coming Viltrumite threat, guiding his powered brother, and clashing with the secretive Global Defense Agency. The story also includes some of the most brutally intense fight scenes the series has yet produced.

Mark's bodily and emotional limits are repeatedly pushed. He must grapple with foes stronger than himself, the consequences of his battles, and the moral burden of his choices. Excellent storylines for supporting characters like Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode round out a superb season.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

James Gunn's irreverent superhero show returned with increased importance within the new DC canon, and it executes on that count. While it effectively establishes groundwork for future DCU stories, it primarily presents a resonant and self-contained {