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How could you accomplish if you had boundless power? That's the fundamental inquiry asked by all greatest sci-fi and fantasy narratives. Imagine if you possessed superhuman abilities? Or stumbled upon a miraculous drug? What about each and every other person was dedicated to your personal happiness? Could you use such power for good, or would you succumb to your darker impulses?

The series listed below each explore that very concept in various ways (with one key exception). Detailed below is our list of the 10 best installments of sci-fi and fantasy TV from 2025.

10. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

Even after over six decades of history, the web-slinger is constantly reinterpreted by new talent. This series presents a refreshing look at the character's early days, skillfully merging classic source material elements with influences from other adaptations to create something which is simultaneously new and profoundly compelling.

Rather than operating alone or having Tony Stark as a mentor, this iteration of Peter Parker forges a evolving partnership with Norman Osborn, who here is still just the CEO of Oscorp. Across their interactions, Peter grows into a true hero, internalizing the iconic mantra of power and great responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Showrunner Vivienne Medrano's boldly transgressive adult musical series, which originated as a fan-funded pilot, fully hit its stride in its second installment. Following the game-changing revelations of the first season, the story expands significantly, following the ambitious media overlord Vox who takes command of the situation, sparking a series of increasingly explosive conflicts that inevitably end in elaborate song.

Although it might not have a single breakout hit on the level of the first season's "Loser, Baby," that's because each element in season 2 being increasingly complex. The fight sequences, personal development, and especially the score and songs are collectively more sophisticated. The story advances the overarching plot dramatically while providing no shortage of bizarre, wild, and simply entertaining dark fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

Following the acclaimed Netflix series, Daredevil: Born Again faced enormous expectations. After well-documented development challenges, the final product proves to be worthy of the effort. The plot follows Matt Murdock once his dual life as Daredevil is exposed, leaving him vulnerable to foes both history and new threats in a slightly take of his well-known setting.

The first episode is explosive, capturing the gritty feeling audiences loved from the original incarnation. While the middle episodes explore certain new narrative ground, the first season finishes powerfully, setting viewers eagerly anticipating a second installment.

7. Common Side Effects

An surprising 2025 gem, this show is essentially an animated crime saga filtered through the sensibility of a suburban satire. Helmed by an Adult Swim veteran alongside comedy Steve Hely, it follows the story of a mild-mannered mycologist who discovers a curative fungus and quickly finds himself pursued by everyone from ruthless pharmaceutical CEOs to federal authorities.

Far from being a spoof, the narrative unfolds with the serious intensity of a 1970s conspiracy thriller. Accentuated by trippy animation and an eerie score, the plot delves into deeper questions about the substance's true capabilities. It's a smart, visually striking, and completely compelling ten-episode season.

6. Fallout Season 2

The hit series based on the iconic video game series came back with a second season of stories that deepened its sprawling mystery and expanded its nuclear wasteland world. Although it ventures toward the legendary location of New Vegas, the story is not a direct retelling of that game; rather, it continues to explore themes of control and autonomy.

It expertly juggles several storylines and perspectives, from Lucy's quest for answers to a knight's struggle with the ideology of the his faction. The outcome is a rich layered and utterly absorbing addition to the expanding Fallout saga.

5. Invincible Season 3

This bloody and emotionally charged adult animation show continues its winning streak in its third outing. Mark Grayson faces tremendous pressure on all fronts: training for a coming alien invasion, mentoring his powered brother, and battling with his shadowy Global Defense Agency. The season once again features some of the most brutally intense action scenes the show has ever delivered.

The protagonist's bodily and emotional endurance are repeatedly tested. He must grapple with opponents stronger than himself, the aftermath of his actions, and the ethical burden of his decisions. Excellent arcs for supporting cast members such as Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode complete a superb installment.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

The director's irreverent anti-hero series came back with elevated importance within the new DC canon, and it executes on both count. Although it successfully establishes groundwork for future cinematic universe stories, it primarily tells a resonant and self-contained {