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How could you accomplish with boundless power? This is a central question explored by all best sci-fi as well as fantastical tales. What if you gained superhuman abilities? Or discovered a revolutionary drug? What about each and every other human was wholly committed to your satisfaction? Would you use such power for the greater good, or succumb to your own darker impulses?

The television series featured below each confront that very theme in distinct ways (with a single notable exclusion). Detailed here is a countdown of the 10 top installments of sci-fi & fantastical TV from 2025.

10. Spider-Man: Your Friendly Neighborhood

Even after more than 60 years of history, Spider-Man is constantly reinvented by fresh creative voices. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man offers a refreshing look at the character's early days, skillfully blending essential source material elements with influences from other adaptations to create something that feels both fresh and profoundly engaging.

Instead of being solo or having Tony Stark as a mentor, this version of Peter Parker develops a complex relationship with Norman Osborn, who in this story is still just the head of Oscorp. Through their dynamic, Peter becomes his own man, learning the iconic mantra of great power and great responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Showrunner Vivienne Medrano's boldly transgressive mature musical-comedy show, which originated as a fan-funded short, truly hit its stride in its second season. Following the climactic revelations of season 1, the story broadens significantly, centering on the ambitious TV demon Vox who seizes command of the narrative, sparking a chain of ever-more explosive confrontations that inevitably culminate in elaborate song.

While it may lack a single breakout hit quite like season one's "iconic tune," that's because everything in this season being more ambitious. The action, personal arcs, and above all the score and songs are all elevated. The story moves the main plot dramatically while providing plenty of bizarre, wild, and simply fun fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

As a successor to the acclaimed Netflix series, this series had immense shoes to fill. After significant development issues, the final product proves it was worth the effort. The plot follows Matt Murdock once his dual life as Daredevil is publicly revealed, making him vulnerable to enemies from his history and present in a refreshed version of his familiar setting.

The premiere is explosive, capturing the gritty tone fans cherished from the original incarnation. While the middle chapters explore certain new territory, the first season finishes powerfully, leaving viewers keenly anticipating a second installment.

7. Common Side Effects

An unexpected 2025 gem, this series could be described as a crime saga filtered through the sensibility of King of the Hill. Helmed by an Adult Swim veteran alongside writer Steve Hely, the series tells the saga of a mild-mannered mycologist who discovers a curative fungus and quickly finds himself hunted by everyone from ruthless Big Pharma executives to federal authorities.

Far from being a parody, the narrative unfolds with the grave atmosphere of a 1970s conspiracy film. Enhanced by hallucinogenic animation and an eerie score, the plot explores deeper questions about the substance's full capabilities. It's a smart, beautifully animated, and utterly gripping first season.

6. Fallout Season 2

This acclaimed adaptation based on the popular gaming franchise came back with a second batch of episodes that deepened its epic mystery and broadened its nuclear wasteland world. While it travels in the direction of the legendary location of New Vegas, the season is far from a direct retelling of that game; instead, it continues to explore themes of control and autonomy.

It expertly balances multiple storylines and perspectives, from the protagonist's mission for justice to a knight's struggle with the ideology of the Brotherhood of Steel. The outcome is a rich detailed and wholly engaging chapter to the ever-growing wasteland saga.

5. Invincible Season 3

The bloody and emotionally charged animated series continues its powerful momentum in season 3. Mark Grayson faces tremendous pressure on all side: training for a looming Viltrumite threat, mentoring his powered brother, and battling with his secretive GDA. The story also features some of the most brutally intense action sequences the series has yet produced.

The protagonist's physical and psychological endurance are constantly pushed. He must grapple with foes more powerful than himself, the aftermath of his battles, and the moral burden of his decisions. Standout arcs for supporting characters like Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode round out a superb season.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

James Gunn's offbeat anti-hero show came back with elevated significance within the revamped DC canon, and season 2 delivers on both fronts. Although it successfully establishes groundwork for future DCU stories, it also tells a powerful and self-contained {