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What could you accomplish with unlimited ability? This is a fundamental inquiry asked by all greatest science fiction and fantastical stories. What if you gained extraordinary powers? Or discovered a revolutionary drug? Or if each and every other person became wholly committed to your personal happiness? Could you wield that influence for the greater good, or succumb to your darker impulses?

The television series ranked herein all grapple with that very concept in unique ways (aside from one key exclusion). Detailed here is our ranking of the 10 best installments of science fiction & fantasy television from 2025.

10. Spider-Man: Your Friendly Neighborhood

Even after over 60 years of stories, Spider-Man continues to be reinvented by new creative voices. This series presents a refreshing perspective at the character's formative days, cleverly merging essential source material story beats with influences from the broader Marvel universe to create something that feels both new and profoundly compelling.

Rather than operating solo or Tony Stark as a guide, this iteration of the hero develops a complex relationship with Norman Osborn, who in this story is still just the head 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 mature musical-comedy show, which sprang from a crowdfunded short, fully found its footing in its sophomore season. Following the climactic revelations of season 1, the story broadens considerably, following the scheming TV demon Vox as he takes control of the situation, igniting a series of increasingly dramatic conflicts that naturally end in elaborate musical numbers.

While it may lack a single viral hit quite like season one's "Loser, Baby," this is due to each element in this season being increasingly ambitious. The action, personal development, and above all the score and songs are collectively elevated. The season advances the overarching storyline forward while delivering no shortage of bizarre, wild, and simply entertaining dark fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

Following the legendary Netflix show, Daredevil: Born Again had immense shoes to fill. After well-documented development issues, the resulting show demonstrates it was worthy of the effort. The plot follows Matt Murdock once his dual life as Daredevil is publicly revealed, making him a target to enemies from his past and new threats in a refreshed take of his well-known setting.

The first episode is a thrilling return to form, capturing the gritty tone audiences cherished from the original incarnation. While the subsequent episodes venture into certain different narrative ground, the first season concludes on a strong note, leaving fans keenly anticipating a follow-up season.

7. Common Side Effects

An surprising this year's highlight, this series is essentially an animated crime saga with the humor of a suburban satire. Helmed by Joe Bennett and comedy Steve Hely, it tells the saga of a mild-mannered fungi expert who discovers a curative mushroom and soon finds himself pursued by everyone from ruthless pharmaceutical CEOs to government authorities.

Despite being a spoof, the narrative unfolds with the serious atmosphere of a 1970s paranoia film. Enhanced by trippy animation and an unnerving musical soundtrack, the plot explores deeper questions about the substance's true capabilities. It's a intelligent, visually striking, and completely compelling ten-episode season.

6. Fallout Season 2

This acclaimed adaptation based on the iconic video game franchise came back with a new batch of stories that deepened its sprawling lore and broadened its nuclear wasteland world. Although it travels in the direction of the legendary location of New Vegas, the story is not a direct adaptation of that title; instead, it further examine ideas of control and autonomy.

The show expertly balances multiple storylines and perspectives, from Lucy's mission for justice to Maximus's reckoning with the ideology of the Brotherhood of Steel. The result is a rich layered and wholly engaging addition to the expanding Fallout mythology.

5. Invincible Season 3

This bloody and heartfelt adult animation series keeps its powerful streak in its third outing. The hero faces tremendous challenges on all fronts: training for a coming alien threat, guiding his young sibling, and clashing with the shadowy GDA. The story also includes some of the most brutally intense fight scenes the series has yet delivered.

The protagonist's physical and emotional limits are constantly tested. He must grapple with opponents more powerful than himself, the aftermath of his battles, and the moral burden of his decisions. Excellent storylines for key cast members such as Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode round out a superb season.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

The director's irreverent superhero series came back with elevated importance within the new DC canon, and it delivers on that count. Although it effectively establishes groundwork for future DCU stories, it also tells a powerful and focused {