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What would you do with infinite ability? That's a core inquiry posed by the finest sci-fi and fantasy tales. Imagine if you possessed extraordinary powers? Perhaps discovered a life-altering substance? What about every other person became wholly committed to your satisfaction? Would you use such power for the greater good, or succumb to your baser impulses?

These series featured herein all grapple with that very dilemma in distinct ways (with a single key exclusion). Presented below is our list of the 10 best installments of sci-fi & fantasy television from 2025.

10. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

Despite over six decades of stories, the web-slinger is constantly reinvented by fresh creative voices. This series delivers a refreshing perspective at the character's early years, cleverly blending classic source material story beats with influences from other adaptations to create something which is both new and profoundly compelling.

Instead of being solo or having Tony Stark as a mentor, this iteration of Peter Parker forges a complex relationship with Norman Osborn, who in this story is still just the head of Oscorp. Through their interactions, Peter becomes his own man, internalizing the iconic lesson of power and responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Creator Vivienne Medrano's boldly transgressive adult musical-comedy series, which sprang from a fan-funded short, truly came into its own in its second installment. Following the climactic revelations of the first season, the story expands significantly, centering on the scheming TV demon Vox as he takes control of the situation, igniting a series of increasingly explosive conflicts that inevitably culminate in show-stopping musical numbers.

Although it might not have a single viral song on the level of the first season's "Loser, Baby," that's because each element in season 2 being increasingly complex. The action, personal arcs, and especially the music are collectively elevated. The story moves the main plot dramatically while providing plenty of weird, wild, and ultimately entertaining fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

As a successor to the acclaimed Netflix series, this series had immense expectations. Despite well-documented production issues, the final product demonstrates it was worthy of the wait. The story follows Matt Murdock once his dual life as Daredevil is publicly revealed, leaving him vulnerable to enemies both past and present in a slightly version of his well-known world.

The first episode is explosive, capturing the intense feeling fans cherished from the original series. While the middle episodes venture into certain new narrative ground, the season concludes powerfully, setting viewers eagerly awaiting a follow-up season.

7. Common Side Effects

A surprising 2025 highlight, this series is essentially a Breaking Bad with a sensibility of King of the Hill. Created by Joe Bennett and writer Steve Hely, the series tells the saga of a mild-mannered mycologist who finds a curative mushroom and soon finds himself pursued by forces including unscrupulous pharmaceutical CEOs to government agents.

Despite being a parody, the narrative unfolds with the serious intensity of a 1970s conspiracy film. Enhanced by trippy visuals and an eerie score, the story delves into deeper questions about the mushroom's full capabilities. It's a intelligent, beautifully animated, and completely compelling first season.

6. Fallout Season 2

This hit series based on the popular gaming franchise returned with a second batch of episodes that deepened its epic mystery and expanded its post-apocalyptic world. While it travels in the direction of the legendary location of New Vegas, the story is far from a direct adaptation of that game; instead, it continues to explore ideas of authority and autonomy.

The show skillfully juggles several narrative threads and perspectives, from the protagonist's mission for justice to Maximus's struggle with the ideology of the Brotherhood of Steel. The result is a rich detailed and utterly engaging chapter to the expanding Fallout mythology.

5. Invincible Season 3

This bloody and emotionally charged animated show keeps its winning momentum in its third outing. The hero confronts immense challenges on every side: preparing for a coming Viltrumite invasion, mentoring his powered sibling, and clashing with the secretive Global Defense Agency. The story once again includes some of the most brutally intense action scenes the series has yet delivered.

Mark's physical and emotional limits are repeatedly pushed. He must grapple with opponents more powerful than he is, the aftermath of his actions, and the ethical burden of his choices. Excellent storylines for supporting characters such as Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode round out a superb season.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

James Gunn's offbeat superhero series came back with increased significance within the new DC canon, and season 2 executes on that fronts. While it successfully establishes foundations for upcoming DCU stories, it also presents a powerful and self-contained {