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What would you do if you had unlimited control? This is a core question explored by the greatest sci-fi as well as fantastical tales. What if you gained superhuman abilities? Or discovered a life-altering substance? What about every other human became dedicated to your personal happiness? Would you use that power for the greater good, or give in to your darker instincts?

The shows ranked herein each explore that very dilemma in distinct ways (with a single notable exclusion). Presented below is our ranking of the ten top installments of sci-fi and fantastical TV from 2025.

10. Spider-Man: Your Friendly Neighborhood

Even after more than 60 years of stories, Spider-Man is constantly reinvented by fresh talent. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man offers a novel look at the character's early days, cleverly combining classic source material story beats with ideas from the broader Marvel universe to craft something that feels simultaneously new and deeply engaging.

Instead of being solo or having Tony Stark as a guide, this iteration of the hero develops a complex partnership with the future Green Goblin, who here is merely the head of Oscorp. Through their dynamic, Peter grows into a true hero, internalizing the iconic mantra of great power and great responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Showrunner Vivienne Medrano's boldly transgressive mature musical-comedy series, which sprang from a crowdfunded short, fully hit its stride in its sophomore season. Following the game-changing revelations of season 1, the narrative expands significantly, centering on the ambitious media overlord Vox as he takes control of the situation, sparking a series of ever-more explosive conflicts that naturally end in elaborate song.

Although it might not have a single viral song on the level of the first season's "iconic tune," that's because everything in season 2 being more ambitious. The action, personal development, and especially the music are collectively elevated. The season advances the main plot dramatically while providing plenty of weird, unhinged, and simply fun fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

As a successor to the legendary Netflix series, this series faced enormous expectations. After significant production challenges, the final show demonstrates to be worth the wait. The plot follows Matt Murdock once his dual life as Daredevil is exposed, leaving him vulnerable to enemies both history and new threats in a slightly take of his well-known world.

The first episode is explosive, evoking the intense feeling fans cherished from the original series. Although the subsequent chapters venture into some different narrative ground, the season concludes on a strong note, setting fans keenly awaiting a second season.

7. Common Side Effects

A surprising 2025 highlight, this series could be described as an animated crime saga with the humor of King of the Hill. Created by Joe Bennett alongside writer Steve Hely, the series follows the story of a mild-mannered fungi expert who discovers a curative fungus and soon finds himself pursued by forces including unscrupulous pharmaceutical executives to federal agents.

Far from being a parody, the show plays out with the grave atmosphere of a 1970s conspiracy film. Enhanced by trippy animation and an eerie musical soundtrack, the story delves into deeper questions about the mushroom's true effects. It's a intelligent, beautifully animated, and completely compelling ten-episode season.

6. Fallout Season 2

This hit series based on the iconic gaming series returned with a second season of stories that expanded its epic lore and expanded its nuclear wasteland setting. While it travels in the direction of the legendary location of New Vegas, the story is not a direct adaptation of that game; instead, it continues to explore ideas of authority and autonomy.

The show skillfully balances several storylines and points of view, from Lucy's quest for justice to Maximus's reckoning with the ideology of the Brotherhood of Steel. The outcome is a rich detailed and wholly absorbing chapter to the expanding Fallout saga.

5. Invincible Season 3

The visceral and emotionally charged animated show keeps its powerful streak in season 3. The hero faces tremendous challenges on every side: preparing for a coming Viltrumite invasion, guiding his young brother, and clashing with his shadowy GDA. The season also features some of the most brutally intense fight sequences the series has yet delivered.

Mark's physical and psychological endurance are repeatedly pushed. He must grapple with foes more powerful than himself, the consequences of his battles, and the ethical burden of his decisions. Excellent storylines for supporting cast members like Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode complete a fantastic installment.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

The director's offbeat superhero show returned with elevated importance within the new DC canon, and season 2 delivers on that fronts. While it effectively lays foundations for future DCU stories, it also presents a powerful and focused {