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How could you accomplish if you had infinite power? This is the central inquiry posed by the greatest science fiction as well as fantasy narratives. What if you were granted superhuman abilities? Perhaps stumbled upon a miraculous drug? What about each and every single person became dedicated to your happiness? Could you wield such power for good, or would you succumb to your own baser instincts?

These television series listed below all grapple with that very concept in various ways (with one key exception). Presented here is our countdown of the ten best installments of sci-fi and fantasy TV from 2025.

10. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

Even after more than 60 years of history, the web-slinger continues to be reinterpreted by new talent. This series presents a novel look at the character's formative years, skillfully combining essential comic story beats with influences from other adaptations to create something which is simultaneously new and profoundly compelling.

Rather than being solo or Iron Man as a mentor, this iteration of Peter Parker forges a complex partnership with Norman Osborn, who in this story is still just the CEO of Oscorp. Through their dynamic, Peter grows into his own man, internalizing the iconic mantra of power and responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Creator Vivienne Medrano's audacious adult musical-comedy series, which sprang from a crowdfunded short, truly found its footing in its sophomore season. Following the game-changing revelations of the first season, the story expands significantly, following the ambitious TV demon Vox as he takes control of the narrative, sparking a series of increasingly dramatic confrontations that naturally end in show-stopping musical numbers.

While it might not have a one breakout hit quite like the first season's "Loser, Baby," that's because each element in season 2 being increasingly complex. The fight sequences, character development, and especially the music are all elevated. The season moves the overarching plot forward while providing no shortage of bizarre, unhinged, and ultimately fun fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

As a successor to the acclaimed Netflix show, Daredevil: Born Again faced enormous shoes to fill. After well-documented development challenges, the final show proves it was worth the effort. The story follows Matt Murdock once his dual life as Daredevil is exposed, leaving him vulnerable to foes both past and present in a slightly version of his familiar world.

The first episode is a thrilling return to form, capturing the gritty feeling fans loved from the prior incarnation. Although the middle chapters explore some new territory, the first season concludes powerfully, setting fans eagerly awaiting a second installment.

7. Common Side Effects

A surprising this year's highlight, this show could be described as an animated crime saga with a sensibility of King of the Hill. Created by an Adult Swim veteran and writer Steve Hely, it tells the saga of a mild-mannered fungi expert who discovers a curative fungus and soon finds himself pursued by forces including ruthless pharmaceutical executives to federal agents.

Far from being a parody, the show unfolds with the serious atmosphere of a 1970s paranoia thriller. Accentuated by trippy animation and an eerie score, the plot explores bigger mysteries about the mushroom's full capabilities. It's a smart, beautifully animated, and completely gripping ten-episode season.

6. Fallout Season 2

This acclaimed adaptation of the iconic video game franchise returned with a new season of stories that expanded its sprawling lore and expanded its post-apocalyptic setting. Although it ventures toward the legendary location of New Vegas, the story is far from a direct retelling of that game; instead, it continues to examine ideas of authority and autonomy.

It skillfully juggles several narrative threads and perspectives, from Lucy's quest for justice to Maximus's struggle with the dogma of the Brotherhood of Steel. The outcome is a deeply detailed and wholly absorbing chapter to the ever-growing Fallout mythology.

5. Invincible Season 3

The visceral and emotionally charged animated show keeps its winning momentum in season 3. The hero faces immense pressure on every side: training for a coming alien invasion, mentoring his young brother, and battling with the secretive GDA. The season also includes some of the most intense fight sequences the series has ever delivered.

The protagonist's physical and emotional limits are repeatedly tested. He must contend with opponents stronger than himself, the aftermath of his battles, and the moral weight of his choices. Excellent storylines for key characters like Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode round out a fantastic season.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

James Gunn's offbeat superhero series came back with elevated significance within the new DC universe, and it delivers on that count. Although it effectively establishes foundations for upcoming cinematic universe stories, it primarily presents a powerful and focused {