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How would you do if you had unlimited control? That's a fundamental question explored by the greatest science fiction as well as fantastical stories. Imagine if you possessed superhuman abilities? Or discovered a miraculous substance? Or if every other person became wholly committed to your personal satisfaction? Would you wield such power for good, or give in to your baser impulses?

These television series listed below all explore that very dilemma in unique manners (with a single notable exclusion). Presented here is a list of the 10 best installments of science fiction and fantasy TV from 2025.

10. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

Despite more than six decades of stories, Spider-Man is constantly reimagined by fresh creative voices. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man offers a novel perspective at the hero's early years, cleverly combining classic source material elements with influences from other adaptations to craft something that feels simultaneously new and profoundly engaging.

Rather than operating alone or Tony Stark as a guide, this version of the hero forges a evolving relationship with the future Green Goblin, who here is merely the head of Oscorp. Through their interactions, Peter grows into a true hero, internalizing the iconic lesson of power and great responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Showrunner Vivienne Medrano's audacious adult musical-comedy show, which originated as a crowdfunded short, fully found its footing in its sophomore season. Building on the game-changing revelations of the first season, the story broadens significantly, following the scheming TV demon Vox who seizes command of the narrative, sparking a chain of increasingly explosive confrontations that naturally end in elaborate song.

While it may lack a one breakout song on the level of season one's "iconic tune," that's because everything in this season being more ambitious. The fight sequences, character development, and above all the music are all elevated. The story advances the overarching storyline dramatically while delivering no shortage of weird, unhinged, and ultimately fun dark fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

As a successor to the acclaimed Netflix series, Daredevil: Born Again had enormous shoes to fill. Despite significant development issues, the resulting product demonstrates to be worthy of the wait. The story centers on Matt Murdock once his dual life as Daredevil is exposed, making him vulnerable to foes from his past and present in a refreshed take of his familiar world.

The first episode is a thrilling return to form, capturing the intense feeling fans loved from the original series. Although the subsequent chapters explore some new narrative ground, the first season finishes powerfully, leaving fans keenly anticipating a follow-up season.

7. Common Side Effects

A surprising this year's gem, this show is essentially a Breaking Bad filtered through a humor of King of the Hill. Created by an Adult Swim veteran and comedy Steve Hely, the series follows the story of a mild-mannered mycologist who discovers a curative fungus and soon finds himself hunted by everyone from unscrupulous pharmaceutical executives to government authorities.

Far from being a spoof, the narrative plays out with the serious intensity of a 1970s paranoia film. Enhanced by trippy visuals and an eerie score, the story explores deeper questions about the substance's true effects. It's a intelligent, visually striking, and utterly compelling ten-episode season.

6. Fallout Season 2

The hit series based on the popular video game franchise returned with a second season of stories that expanded its sprawling lore and broadened its nuclear wasteland setting. While it travels toward the fan-favorite location of New Vegas, the story is far from a straight adaptation of that game; instead, it continues to explore ideas of control and freedom.

The show expertly juggles multiple narrative threads and perspectives, from the protagonist's quest for justice to Maximus's struggle with the dogma of the Brotherhood of Steel. The result is a deeply detailed and utterly absorbing chapter to the ever-growing Fallout mythology.

5. Invincible Season 3

The bloody and heartfelt animated series keeps its powerful momentum in season 3. The hero confronts immense challenges on every side: preparing for a looming alien invasion, mentoring his young sibling, and battling with the shadowy GDA. The season once again features some of the most brutally brutal action scenes the series has yet produced.

The protagonist's physical and emotional endurance are constantly pushed. He must contend with foes more powerful than he is, the consequences of his battles, and the moral weight of his choices. Standout arcs for key characters such as Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode round out a superb season.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

James Gunn's irreverent anti-hero show returned with increased importance within the revamped DC canon, and it executes on that fronts. While it successfully lays groundwork for future DCU projects, it primarily presents a powerful and self-contained {