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How could you accomplish with infinite control? That's a fundamental question asked by the best sci-fi and fantastical stories. Imagine if you gained extraordinary powers? Or stumbled upon a revolutionary substance? Or if every other person was dedicated to your personal satisfaction? Would you use that power for the greater good, or succumb to your own darker instincts?

These series ranked below all explore this dilemma in distinct manners (aside from one key exception). Presented here is our countdown of the 10 top installments of science fiction and fantastical TV from 2025.

10. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

Despite over six decades of history, Spider-Man continues to be reimagined by new creative voices. This series delivers a novel look at the hero's formative days, cleverly merging classic comic elements with influences from the broader Marvel universe to create something that feels simultaneously new and profoundly engaging.

Instead of being solo or Iron Man as a guide, this iteration of Peter Parker forges a evolving partnership with the future Green Goblin, who here is still just the head of Oscorp. Through their dynamic, Peter becomes his own man, learning the iconic mantra of great power and responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Showrunner Vivienne Medrano's boldly transgressive adult musical show, which originated as a fan-funded short, truly came into its own in its second installment. Following the game-changing events of the first season, the story broadens considerably, following the ambitious TV demon Vox who takes command of the narrative, igniting a series of ever-more explosive conflicts that inevitably culminate in show-stopping song.

Although it might not have a single breakout hit quite like the first season's "Loser, Baby," this is due to everything in season 2 being increasingly interwoven. The action, personal development, and especially the music are collectively elevated. The story moves the overarching storyline dramatically while delivering no shortage of bizarre, unhinged, and ultimately entertaining dark fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

As a successor to the legendary Netflix show, Daredevil: Born Again faced immense expectations. Despite well-documented development challenges, the final product demonstrates to be worthy of the wait. The plot centers on Matt Murdock once his secret identity as Daredevil is publicly revealed, making him vulnerable to enemies from his history and present in a slightly version of his well-known setting.

The premiere is a thrilling return to form, capturing the intense feeling fans loved from the prior incarnation. While the subsequent episodes explore some different narrative ground, the season finishes powerfully, setting fans eagerly awaiting a follow-up installment.

7. Common Side Effects

A surprising 2025 highlight, this show could be described as an animated Breaking Bad with the sensibility of King of the Hill. Created by Joe Bennett and writer Steve Hely, it follows the saga of a mild-mannered mycologist who finds a curative fungus and quickly finds himself hunted by everyone from unscrupulous pharmaceutical executives to federal agents.

Far from being a spoof, the show unfolds with the serious atmosphere of a 1970s paranoia film. Enhanced by trippy visuals and an unnerving musical soundtrack, the plot explores bigger mysteries about the substance's full effects. It's a intelligent, visually striking, and completely compelling first season.

6. Fallout Season 2

The hit series of the iconic video game series came back with a second season of episodes that expanded its sprawling mystery and broadened its post-apocalyptic world. Although it travels toward the legendary location of New Vegas, the story is far from a direct adaptation of that title; instead, it further explore ideas of control and freedom.

The show skillfully balances multiple storylines and points of view, from Lucy's mission for answers to Maximus's struggle with the ideology of the Brotherhood of Steel. The outcome is a deeply layered and wholly absorbing chapter to the expanding wasteland mythology.

5. Invincible Season 3

The visceral and heartfelt adult animation series keeps its powerful streak in its third outing. Mark Grayson faces tremendous pressure on all side: preparing for a looming alien threat, guiding his young sibling, and battling with the secretive GDA. The season once again includes some of the most brutally brutal action sequences the show has yet delivered.

Mark's bodily and emotional limits are repeatedly pushed. He must contend with opponents stronger than he is, the aftermath of his actions, and the moral burden of his decisions. Excellent arcs for supporting characters such as Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode complete a superb installment.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

The director's irreverent anti-hero show returned with increased significance within the new DC canon, and it delivers on that count. Although it effectively lays foundations for future DCU projects, it also presents a resonant and focused {