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How could you accomplish with unlimited control? That's the central question asked by the best sci-fi as well as fantastical narratives. Imagine if you gained extraordinary powers? Perhaps stumbled upon a life-altering substance? What about each and every single human was wholly committed to your personal satisfaction? Could you wield such power for the greater good, or give in to your own baser impulses?

These series featured herein each explore that very dilemma in unique manners (aside from a single notable exception). Outlined here is a list of the 10 top installments of sci-fi & fantastical TV from 2025.

10. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

Even after more than six decades of stories, the web-slinger remains reimagined by fresh creative voices. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man presents a refreshing look at the character's early years, skillfully blending classic comic story beats with ideas from the broader Marvel universe to create something that feels both fresh and profoundly compelling.

Rather than being solo or having Iron Man as a mentor, this iteration of the hero develops a complex relationship with the future Green Goblin, who in this story is still just the CEO of Oscorp. Through their interactions, Peter grows into his own man, learning the signature lesson of power and great responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Creator Vivienne Medrano's boldly transgressive adult musical series, which sprang from a fan-funded pilot, fully came into its own in its second season. Following the game-changing revelations of season 1, the narrative broadens considerably, centering on the scheming TV demon Vox who seizes control of the situation, sparking a chain of increasingly dramatic conflicts that inevitably culminate in elaborate song.

While it might not have a single viral song quite like season one's "iconic tune," this is due to each element in season 2 being increasingly ambitious. The action, personal arcs, and above all the music are all more sophisticated. The story advances the overarching plot forward while delivering no shortage of weird, wild, and ultimately entertaining dark fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

As a successor to the acclaimed Netflix show, this series had enormous expectations. After significant development challenges, the resulting show demonstrates it was worth the effort. The plot follows Matt Murdock once his dual life as Daredevil is publicly revealed, making him a target to enemies both history and present in a refreshed take of his familiar world.

The first episode is a thrilling return to form, evoking the intense tone audiences cherished from the prior series. Although the subsequent episodes venture into certain new narrative ground, the season concludes on a strong note, setting viewers keenly awaiting a second installment.

7. Common Side Effects

An unexpected this year's highlight, this series could be described as an animated Breaking Bad with the humor of a suburban satire. Helmed by Joe Bennett and writer Steve Hely, it tells the saga of a nerdy mycologist who finds a curative fungus and soon finds himself hunted by everyone from ruthless pharmaceutical CEOs to government authorities.

Far from being a spoof, the narrative unfolds with the serious intensity of a classic conspiracy film. Accentuated by trippy animation and an unnerving musical soundtrack, the story explores deeper questions about the substance's full effects. It's a intelligent, beautifully animated, and utterly compelling ten-episode season.

6. Fallout Season 2

This hit series based on the popular gaming series came back with a new batch of episodes that expanded its sprawling mystery and broadened its post-apocalyptic setting. Although it travels toward the fan-favorite location of New Vegas, the season is not a straight adaptation of that title; instead, it further explore ideas of authority and autonomy.

The show skillfully balances multiple storylines and perspectives, from the protagonist's mission for justice to a knight's reckoning with the ideology of the his faction. The outcome is a deeply detailed and utterly absorbing addition to the ever-growing wasteland saga.

5. Invincible Season 3

This bloody and emotionally charged adult animation series continues its winning streak in its third outing. The hero faces tremendous challenges on every fronts: training for a looming Viltrumite threat, guiding his powered sibling, and battling with his shadowy Global Defense Agency. The story once again features some of the most brutally brutal action scenes the series has ever produced.

The protagonist's physical and emotional endurance are repeatedly tested. He must contend with opponents more powerful than himself, the aftermath of his actions, and the moral burden of his decisions. Standout arcs for key characters like Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode round out a superb season.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

James Gunn's irreverent superhero show came back with increased importance within the new DC universe, and it executes on that fronts. Although it effectively lays foundations for future cinematic universe projects, it primarily tells a resonant and self-contained {