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How would you do if you had infinite control? This is the core question posed by the best science fiction as well as fantastical stories. What if you were granted extraordinary powers? Perhaps stumbled upon a miraculous substance? Or if every single person became wholly committed to your personal happiness? Would you wield such power for the greater good, or give in to your own baser impulses?

The television series featured below each grapple with this dilemma in distinct manners (aside from a single notable exception). Detailed here is our list of the ten most outstanding installments of science fiction and fantasy TV from 2025.

10. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

Even after over 60 years of history, Spider-Man is constantly reimagined by fresh creative voices. This series presents a refreshing perspective at the hero's early years, skillfully blending essential source material elements with ideas from other adaptations to create something that feels simultaneously fresh and profoundly compelling.

Instead of being solo or Iron Man as a mentor, this version of Peter Parker develops a complex relationship with Norman Osborn, who in this story is merely the head of Oscorp. Across their interactions, Peter becomes a true hero, learning the signature mantra of great power and responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Showrunner Vivienne Medrano's audacious adult musical-comedy series, which originated as a fan-funded short, fully found its footing in its sophomore installment. Building on the climactic events of season 1, the story expands considerably, centering on the ambitious media overlord Vox as he seizes control of the narrative, igniting a chain of increasingly dramatic confrontations that inevitably culminate in elaborate musical numbers.

While it may lack a single breakout hit quite like the first season's "Loser, Baby," that's because everything in this season being more complex. The fight sequences, character arcs, and especially the score and songs are all more sophisticated. The season advances the main plot dramatically while delivering no shortage of weird, wild, and simply entertaining dark fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

As a successor to the legendary Netflix series, Daredevil: Born Again faced immense expectations. After well-documented development challenges, the resulting product proves to be worth the effort. The plot follows Matt Murdock once his secret identity as Daredevil is publicly revealed, leaving him vulnerable to foes both history and present in a slightly version of his familiar setting.

The premiere is a thrilling return to form, evoking the gritty tone fans loved from the prior series. While the middle chapters venture into certain new narrative ground, the season concludes on a strong note, setting viewers eagerly awaiting a follow-up season.

7. Common Side Effects

An unexpected 2025 highlight, this show is essentially a Breaking Bad with a humor of King of the Hill. Helmed by Joe Bennett alongside comedy Steve Hely, it follows the story of a nerdy mycologist who finds a miraculous fungus and quickly finds himself pursued by everyone from ruthless Big Pharma executives to federal agents.

Far from being a spoof, the show plays out with the serious intensity of a classic conspiracy film. Accentuated by trippy visuals and an eerie score, the plot delves into deeper mysteries about the substance's true capabilities. It's a smart, beautifully animated, and completely compelling first season.

6. Fallout Season 2

This acclaimed adaptation of the iconic video game series returned with a second batch of stories that deepened its epic lore and broadened its post-apocalyptic world. While it ventures toward the legendary location of New Vegas, the story is not a direct retelling of that title; rather, it continues to examine ideas of control and autonomy.

It skillfully balances multiple narrative threads and perspectives, from the protagonist's mission for answers to a knight's struggle with the ideology of the Brotherhood of Steel. The outcome is a deeply detailed and utterly engaging chapter to the ever-growing Fallout mythology.

5. Invincible Season 3

This visceral and heartfelt animated show keeps its winning momentum in its third outing. Mark Grayson confronts immense challenges on all fronts: preparing for a coming Viltrumite invasion, guiding his powered sibling, and battling with his shadowy Global Defense Agency. The story also includes some of the most intense fight sequences the show has ever produced.

Mark's bodily and psychological limits are repeatedly tested. He must grapple with foes stronger than himself, the aftermath of his battles, and the ethical weight of his choices. Excellent storylines for supporting cast members such as Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode round out a superb installment.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

James Gunn's offbeat anti-hero series came back with elevated importance within the revamped DC universe, and season 2 executes on both fronts. While it successfully lays foundations for future cinematic universe projects, it also tells a resonant and self-contained {