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What would you do with unlimited control? That's the core question posed by the finest sci-fi and fantasy stories. Imagine if you gained superhuman abilities? Or discovered a miraculous substance? What about every single person became dedicated to your personal satisfaction? Would you use such power for good, or would you give in to your own baser impulses?

The series featured herein all grapple with that very dilemma in distinct ways (with one key exception). Outlined below is our countdown of the 10 best installments of sci-fi and fantasy television from 2025.

10. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

Even after over 60 years of stories, the web-slinger continues to be reimagined by new creative voices. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man presents a novel perspective at the hero's formative years, cleverly merging essential source material elements with ideas from other adaptations to create something that feels both new and deeply compelling.

Instead of operating solo or having Iron Man as a guide, this version of the hero develops a evolving partnership with Norman Osborn, who here is merely the CEO of Oscorp. Through their dynamic, Peter becomes a true hero, learning the iconic lesson of power and great responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Creator Vivienne Medrano's boldly transgressive mature musical series, which originated as a fan-funded pilot, truly found its footing in its sophomore installment. Following the climactic revelations of the first season, 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 confrontations that inevitably end in elaborate song.

Although it may lack a one viral song quite like season one's "iconic tune," that's because everything in season 2 being more complex. The action, character development, and above all the score and songs are collectively more sophisticated. The season moves the overarching storyline forward while delivering plenty of bizarre, wild, and simply fun dark fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

Following the legendary Netflix show, this series had immense expectations. Despite well-documented production issues, the resulting product proves it was worth the wait. The plot follows Matt Murdock once his dual life as Daredevil is publicly revealed, making him vulnerable to foes from his past and present in a slightly take of his familiar world.

The premiere is explosive, capturing the gritty feeling fans loved from the original incarnation. While the middle episodes venture into certain different narrative ground, the first season finishes on a strong note, leaving fans keenly awaiting a second season.

7. Common Side Effects

An surprising this year's gem, this show could be described as an animated crime saga with the humor of a suburban satire. Created by Joe Bennett alongside writer Steve Hely, it follows the story of a nerdy mycologist who discovers a miraculous fungus and quickly finds himself hunted by everyone from ruthless pharmaceutical executives to federal authorities.

Far from being a parody, the show plays out with the grave intensity of a classic conspiracy thriller. Enhanced by hallucinogenic animation and an unnerving score, the plot explores bigger mysteries about the substance's full effects. It's a intelligent, beautifully animated, and utterly gripping ten-episode season.

6. Fallout Season 2

This acclaimed adaptation of the iconic video game franchise returned with a new batch of episodes that expanded its epic lore and expanded its post-apocalyptic world. Although it travels toward the fan-favorite location of New Vegas, the story is far from a direct retelling of that game; rather, it further explore themes of control and autonomy.

The show expertly balances several narrative threads and points of view, from Lucy's mission for justice to a knight's reckoning with the ideology of the his faction. The outcome is a rich layered and utterly absorbing addition to the ever-growing Fallout saga.

5. Invincible Season 3

The visceral and emotionally charged adult animation show continues its winning streak in its third outing. Mark Grayson confronts tremendous pressure on every side: training for a looming alien invasion, guiding his young sibling, and clashing with the shadowy GDA. The story once again features some of the most brutally intense action sequences the show has yet delivered.

Mark's bodily and emotional endurance are constantly tested. He must grapple with foes more powerful than himself, the aftermath of his actions, and the ethical burden of his decisions. Standout arcs for supporting characters like Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode complete a superb season.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

The director's offbeat superhero show came back with increased importance within the new DC canon, and season 2 delivers on that fronts. While it effectively lays foundations for future DCU projects, it primarily tells a resonant and self-contained {