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How would you do with boundless ability? This is a core inquiry asked by the greatest science fiction and fantasy stories. Imagine if you gained superhuman abilities? Or stumbled upon a life-altering substance? What about every single person became wholly committed to your happiness? Could you wield such influence for good, or would you give in to your darker instincts?

The shows listed below each grapple with this concept in various ways (with a single key exception). Detailed below is our ranking of the 10 best installments of science fiction and fantasy TV from 2025.

10. Spider-Man: Your Friendly Neighborhood

Despite more than 60 years of history, Spider-Man remains reimagined by fresh creative voices. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man presents a novel perspective at the character's early days, cleverly merging essential source material elements with ideas from the broader Marvel universe to create something that feels simultaneously new and deeply compelling.

Instead of operating solo or Tony Stark as a mentor, this version of the hero forges a evolving partnership with Norman Osborn, who in this story is merely the head of Oscorp. Across their dynamic, Peter grows into a true hero, learning the signature mantra of great power and great responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Creator Vivienne Medrano's audacious mature musical-comedy show, which originated as a crowdfunded short, fully hit its stride in its sophomore season. Building on the game-changing revelations of season 1, the narrative broadens considerably, centering on the scheming media overlord Vox as he takes command of the situation, sparking a series of ever-more explosive confrontations that inevitably end in show-stopping musical numbers.

While it may lack a single viral hit on the level of the first season's "Loser, Baby," this is due to each element in season 2 being increasingly complex. The action, personal development, and especially the music are collectively more sophisticated. The season advances the overarching plot forward while delivering plenty of bizarre, unhinged, and ultimately fun fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

As a successor to the legendary Netflix show, Daredevil: Born Again had immense shoes to fill. After significant development issues, the final show demonstrates to be worthy of the wait. The story centers on Matt Murdock once his secret identity as Daredevil is exposed, leaving him a target to foes from his history and present in a slightly take of his familiar world.

The first episode is a thrilling return to form, evoking the gritty tone fans loved from the prior series. While the middle episodes explore some new territory, the first season finishes on a strong note, setting fans keenly awaiting a follow-up season.

7. Common Side Effects

An surprising 2025 highlight, this series could be described as a Breaking Bad filtered through the humor of King of the Hill. Created by Joe Bennett alongside comedy Steve Hely, it tells the saga of a mild-mannered fungi expert who finds a curative mushroom and quickly finds himself hunted by everyone from ruthless pharmaceutical CEOs to government agents.

Far from being a spoof, the narrative unfolds with the serious atmosphere of a classic conspiracy thriller. Accentuated by trippy visuals and an unnerving score, the plot delves into bigger questions about the mushroom's true capabilities. It's a smart, beautifully animated, and completely gripping ten-episode season.

6. Fallout Season 2

This hit adaptation of the iconic gaming franchise came back with a second batch of episodes that deepened its epic lore and broadened its post-apocalyptic setting. Although it travels toward the legendary location of New Vegas, the story is not a direct retelling of that game; rather, it continues to explore themes of authority and freedom.

It expertly juggles multiple narrative threads and points of view, from the protagonist's quest for answers to a knight's reckoning with the dogma of the his faction. The result is a rich detailed and utterly absorbing chapter to the expanding Fallout saga.

5. Invincible Season 3

The bloody and heartfelt animated show continues its winning momentum in its third outing. Mark Grayson faces immense challenges on every side: training for a coming Viltrumite invasion, mentoring his young sibling, and clashing with the shadowy GDA. The season once again includes some of the most brutal fight scenes the series has ever produced.

The protagonist's bodily and psychological limits are repeatedly tested. He must contend with opponents stronger than himself, the consequences of his actions, and the moral weight of his choices. Excellent arcs for supporting characters such as Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode round out a fantastic installment.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

The director's offbeat superhero series came back with elevated significance within the new DC universe, and it executes on that count. While it effectively lays foundations for upcoming DCU stories, it primarily presents a powerful and self-contained {