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How would you do if you had infinite power? That's a fundamental inquiry posed by the finest sci-fi and fantastical stories. What if you were granted superhuman abilities? Perhaps discovered a life-altering drug? What about each and every single human was dedicated to your personal satisfaction? Could you wield such influence for good, or would you give in to your own darker impulses?

The television series listed herein all confront that very concept in distinct ways (aside from one notable exclusion). Detailed below is our ranking of the ten best installments of sci-fi and fantasy TV from 2025.

10. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

Despite over six decades of stories, the web-slinger is constantly reimagined by new talent. This series offers a refreshing perspective at the hero's early years, skillfully merging essential source material elements with influences from other adaptations to craft something that feels both fresh and profoundly compelling.

Instead of operating alone or having Tony Stark as a mentor, this iteration of Peter Parker develops a evolving partnership with the future Green Goblin, who in this story is still just the CEO of Oscorp. Across their interactions, Peter grows into his own man, learning the signature lesson of great power and great responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Showrunner Vivienne Medrano's boldly transgressive mature musical-comedy show, which originated as a fan-funded short, fully found its footing in its second installment. Following the game-changing revelations of the first season, the story expands significantly, following the scheming TV demon Vox who seizes command of the narrative, igniting a chain of ever-more dramatic confrontations that inevitably end in elaborate musical numbers.

Although it might not have a single breakout hit on the level of season one's "Loser, Baby," this is due to each element in this season being increasingly interwoven. The fight sequences, personal arcs, and especially the music are all elevated. The season advances the main plot dramatically while providing no shortage of weird, wild, and ultimately fun fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

Following the acclaimed Netflix show, this series faced enormous expectations. Despite significant production issues, the final show proves to be worth the wait. The story follows Matt Murdock once his secret identity as Daredevil is exposed, leaving him vulnerable to enemies from his past and new threats in a refreshed version of his well-known world.

The first episode is explosive, evoking the intense feeling audiences loved from the prior incarnation. Although the subsequent chapters venture into some different narrative ground, the first season concludes on a strong note, setting viewers eagerly awaiting a second installment.

7. Common Side Effects

An surprising 2025 highlight, this show could be described as a Breaking Bad with a humor of King of the Hill. Created by Joe Bennett alongside comedy Steve Hely, the series tells the story of a mild-mannered fungi expert who discovers a miraculous fungus and soon finds himself hunted by everyone from unscrupulous pharmaceutical executives to federal authorities.

Despite being a spoof, the narrative plays out with the grave intensity of a 1970s conspiracy thriller. Enhanced by trippy visuals and an eerie musical soundtrack, the story explores bigger mysteries about the mushroom's full effects. It's a intelligent, visually striking, and completely compelling ten-episode season.

6. Fallout Season 2

This acclaimed series based on the iconic gaming series returned with a new season of stories that deepened its epic lore and broadened its nuclear wasteland world. Although it travels toward the legendary location of New Vegas, the story is far from a direct retelling of that title; instead, it continues to examine themes of control and freedom.

It expertly balances multiple narrative threads and perspectives, from Lucy's mission for justice to Maximus's reckoning with the ideology of the his faction. The outcome is a deeply layered and utterly engaging chapter to the expanding wasteland saga.

5. Invincible Season 3

The bloody and emotionally charged animated series continues its winning streak in season 3. The hero confronts immense challenges on every fronts: training for a coming alien invasion, mentoring his young sibling, and clashing with his shadowy GDA. The story also includes some of the most brutally intense action sequences the show has yet produced.

Mark's bodily and psychological limits are constantly tested. He must contend with foes stronger than himself, the consequences of his actions, and the ethical burden of his choices. Excellent arcs for key characters like Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode round out a fantastic installment.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

James Gunn's offbeat superhero show returned with increased importance within the new DC universe, and it executes on both count. Although it successfully lays groundwork for upcoming DCU projects, it primarily presents a powerful and focused {