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How would you do with boundless control? This is the core question explored by the best science fiction as well as fantastical stories. Imagine if you were granted extraordinary powers? Or stumbled upon a life-altering drug? Or if every other human became dedicated to your satisfaction? Could you wield such power for good, or would you succumb to your baser instincts?

These series featured herein all confront that very dilemma in distinct manners (with one key exception). Outlined here is a list of the ten best installments of science fiction & fantasy television from 2025.

10. Spider-Man: Your Friendly Neighborhood

Even after more than six decades of stories, Spider-Man is constantly reinvented by fresh creative voices. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man offers a refreshing perspective at the character's formative days, skillfully merging essential comic story beats with ideas from the broader Marvel universe to craft something that feels both fresh and profoundly engaging.

Rather than operating solo or Iron Man as a mentor, this version of the hero develops a complex relationship with the future Green Goblin, who in this story is merely the CEO of Oscorp. Through their dynamic, Peter grows into a true hero, learning the signature lesson of power and responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Creator Vivienne Medrano's audacious adult musical-comedy series, which originated as a crowdfunded pilot, truly came into its own in its sophomore season. Following the climactic events of season 1, the narrative broadens considerably, centering on the scheming media overlord Vox as he seizes command of the situation, igniting a chain of increasingly explosive conflicts that inevitably culminate in show-stopping musical numbers.

While it may lack a single breakout song quite like the first season's "Loser, Baby," that's because everything in this season being more ambitious. The fight sequences, personal development, and above all the music are all elevated. The season advances the overarching plot dramatically while delivering plenty of bizarre, unhinged, and simply entertaining fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

Following the acclaimed Netflix show, Daredevil: Born Again faced enormous shoes to fill. Despite significant development challenges, the final product proves it was worthy of the wait. The plot centers on Matt Murdock once his secret identity as Daredevil is publicly revealed, making him a target to foes both history and present in a refreshed take of his well-known setting.

The first episode is explosive, capturing the gritty tone audiences cherished from the prior incarnation. Although the middle chapters venture into certain different territory, the first season concludes on a strong note, setting viewers keenly anticipating a follow-up season.

7. Common Side Effects

An surprising this year's gem, this series is essentially a crime saga filtered through the humor of King of the Hill. Helmed by Joe Bennett and comedy Steve Hely, it tells the saga of a nerdy mycologist who discovers a miraculous fungus and quickly finds himself hunted by everyone from ruthless pharmaceutical CEOs to federal agents.

Despite being a spoof, the show plays out with the serious intensity of a classic conspiracy film. Accentuated by hallucinogenic visuals and an eerie score, the story explores bigger mysteries about the substance's full effects. It's a smart, visually striking, and utterly gripping ten-episode season.

6. Fallout Season 2

This hit series of the iconic video game series returned with a second season of episodes that deepened its sprawling lore 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 adaptation of that game; rather, it continues to explore themes of authority and autonomy.

It expertly balances multiple storylines and perspectives, from the protagonist's quest for justice to Maximus's struggle with the ideology of the Brotherhood of Steel. The result is a deeply detailed and wholly absorbing chapter to the ever-growing wasteland saga.

5. Invincible Season 3

The visceral and emotionally charged adult animation show keeps its winning streak in its third outing. Mark Grayson faces immense pressure on all side: preparing for a coming Viltrumite invasion, mentoring his powered brother, and battling with the shadowy GDA. The story once again features some of the most intense fight sequences the show has yet produced.

The protagonist's physical and emotional endurance are repeatedly pushed. He must grapple with opponents stronger than he is, the consequences of his actions, and the ethical burden of his decisions. Excellent arcs for supporting characters like Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode round out a fantastic season.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

The director's irreverent anti-hero series came back with elevated significance within the new DC canon, and it delivers on that count. While it effectively lays foundations for future cinematic universe stories, it primarily tells a powerful and focused {