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What could you accomplish if you had unlimited control? This is a core question explored by all best sci-fi and fantasy tales. Imagine if you possessed extraordinary powers? Perhaps stumbled upon a life-altering drug? What about each and every single human became dedicated to your personal happiness? Could you wield such influence for the greater good, or succumb to your darker impulses?

These shows listed herein each explore this dilemma in various ways (with one notable exclusion). Detailed below is a list of the 10 best installments of sci-fi & fantastical TV from 2025.

10. Spider-Man: Your Friendly Neighborhood

Even after more than 60 years of stories, Spider-Man continues to be reinvented by new talent. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man delivers a novel look at the hero's early years, cleverly combining classic source material elements with ideas from the broader Marvel universe to craft something which is simultaneously new and deeply engaging.

Instead of being alone or Iron Man as a guide, this iteration of Peter Parker forges a complex partnership with Norman Osborn, who here is still just the head of Oscorp. Across their interactions, Peter grows into a true hero, internalizing the iconic lesson of great power and responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Showrunner Vivienne Medrano's audacious adult musical show, which originated as a crowdfunded short, fully found its footing in its sophomore installment. Building on the game-changing revelations of the first season, the narrative broadens considerably, following the ambitious media overlord Vox as he seizes command of the narrative, igniting a chain of ever-more explosive confrontations that naturally culminate in show-stopping song.

Although it may lack a single viral song on the level of the first season's "Loser, Baby," that's because everything in this season being increasingly ambitious. The action, character arcs, and above all the score and songs are all elevated. The season advances the overarching storyline forward while providing plenty of bizarre, unhinged, and ultimately entertaining fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

As a successor to the acclaimed Netflix series, this series faced enormous shoes to fill. After significant development challenges, the final show proves to be worth the effort. The story centers on Matt Murdock after his secret identity as Daredevil is exposed, making him vulnerable to enemies both past and present in a refreshed version of his well-known world.

The first episode is explosive, evoking the gritty tone fans loved from the prior series. Although the subsequent chapters venture into some different territory, the season finishes on a strong note, setting fans eagerly anticipating a follow-up installment.

7. Common Side Effects

A unexpected this year's highlight, this show could be described as a crime saga filtered through the humor of a suburban satire. Created by Joe Bennett and comedy Steve Hely, the series tells the saga of a mild-mannered fungi expert who finds a curative fungus and soon finds himself pursued by everyone from unscrupulous pharmaceutical executives to federal authorities.

Far from being a parody, the show unfolds with the grave atmosphere of a 1970s paranoia film. Enhanced by trippy animation and an unnerving musical soundtrack, the story delves into bigger mysteries about the substance's true effects. It's a intelligent, visually striking, and utterly compelling first season.

6. Fallout Season 2

The hit adaptation of the iconic video game series came back with a new batch of episodes that expanded its sprawling lore and expanded its post-apocalyptic world. Although it travels toward the fan-favorite location of New Vegas, the season is not a direct retelling of that title; instead, it further explore ideas of control and autonomy.

The show expertly juggles several storylines and perspectives, from the protagonist's mission for justice to Maximus's struggle with the dogma of the his faction. The result is a deeply detailed and wholly absorbing chapter to the expanding wasteland mythology.

5. Invincible Season 3

The visceral and heartfelt adult animation series continues its winning momentum in season 3. The hero confronts immense challenges on every fronts: preparing for a looming Viltrumite threat, mentoring his powered sibling, and battling with his secretive Global Defense Agency. The season once again includes some of the most intense action scenes the show has yet delivered.

Mark's bodily and emotional endurance are repeatedly pushed. He must contend with foes stronger than he is, the consequences of his battles, and the ethical burden of his decisions. Standout storylines for key characters such as Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode complete a fantastic installment.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

James Gunn's irreverent anti-hero series returned with increased significance within the revamped DC universe, and season 2 executes on both fronts. Although it effectively lays groundwork for future DCU stories, it primarily tells a powerful and focused {