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How could you accomplish if you had infinite control? This is a central inquiry asked by the greatest science fiction as well as fantastical stories. What if you gained extraordinary powers? Perhaps stumbled upon a miraculous drug? Or if each and every single person became wholly committed to your personal happiness? Could you use that power for good, or succumb to your own baser instincts?

These television series ranked below each explore that very dilemma in unique manners (with a single key exception). Detailed below is our list of the 10 best installments of science fiction & fantasy television from the past year.

10. Spider-Man: Your Friendly Neighborhood

Despite over 60 years of history, the web-slinger is constantly reinvented by new creative voices. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man presents a novel look at the character's formative years, skillfully combining classic comic story beats with influences from the broader Marvel universe to craft something that feels both fresh and deeply engaging.

Rather than operating alone or Iron Man as a mentor, this version of Peter Parker develops a evolving relationship with the future Green Goblin, who here is merely the head of Oscorp. Across their interactions, Peter becomes his own man, learning the signature mantra of power and responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Showrunner Vivienne Medrano's audacious mature musical series, which sprang from a fan-funded pilot, fully hit its stride in its second season. Following the climactic revelations of the first season, the narrative broadens significantly, following the ambitious media overlord Vox as he takes control of the situation, sparking a series of ever-more explosive confrontations that inevitably culminate in elaborate song.

Although it might not have a one viral hit quite like season one's "Loser, Baby," that's because everything in this season being increasingly interwoven. The fight sequences, character arcs, and especially the music are collectively more sophisticated. The story moves the overarching plot dramatically while providing plenty of bizarre, unhinged, and simply fun dark fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

Following the acclaimed Netflix series, this series had immense shoes to fill. Despite significant production challenges, the final show demonstrates it was worthy of the effort. The story follows Matt Murdock after his secret identity as Daredevil is exposed, leaving him a target to enemies both history and present in a refreshed version of his well-known setting.

The first episode is explosive, evoking the intense feeling fans loved from the original incarnation. While the middle chapters venture into certain new narrative ground, the season finishes powerfully, leaving fans keenly awaiting a second season.

7. Common Side Effects

An surprising this year's gem, this series could be described as an animated Breaking Bad with the humor of a suburban satire. Created by an Adult Swim veteran alongside comedy Steve Hely, it tells the story of a nerdy mycologist who discovers a miraculous fungus and quickly finds himself pursued by everyone from unscrupulous Big Pharma executives to federal agents.

Despite being a parody, the narrative unfolds with the serious atmosphere of a 1970s paranoia thriller. Accentuated by hallucinogenic animation and an eerie musical soundtrack, the story delves into bigger questions about the substance's true effects. It's a smart, visually striking, and completely gripping ten-episode season.

6. Fallout Season 2

The acclaimed series based on the iconic video game franchise returned with a new batch of episodes that expanded its epic lore and expanded its nuclear wasteland setting. While it travels toward the legendary location of New Vegas, the season is not a direct adaptation of that game; instead, it further examine themes of authority and autonomy.

The show expertly juggles several storylines and points of view, from Lucy's quest for justice to a knight's struggle with the ideology of the Brotherhood of Steel. The result is a deeply layered and utterly absorbing addition to the expanding wasteland saga.

5. Invincible Season 3

This visceral and emotionally charged animated series continues its powerful streak in its third outing. Mark Grayson faces immense challenges on every fronts: training for a coming Viltrumite threat, mentoring his young brother, and battling with the shadowy Global Defense Agency. The season once again features some of the most brutal action scenes the show has yet delivered.

Mark's bodily and emotional endurance are constantly tested. He must grapple with opponents stronger than he is, the aftermath of his actions, and the moral burden of his choices. Excellent arcs for supporting cast members such as Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode complete a superb season.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

James Gunn's irreverent anti-hero series returned with elevated significance within the revamped DC universe, and it delivers on that count. While it successfully lays groundwork for future DCU projects, it also tells a powerful and self-contained {