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What would you do if you had unlimited control? This is a core question posed by the greatest science fiction and fantasy narratives. Imagine if you gained superhuman abilities? Perhaps stumbled upon a revolutionary drug? Or if every other person became dedicated to your personal satisfaction? Would you use that power for good, or would you succumb to your own baser instincts?

These television series listed herein each explore this theme in various ways (aside from a single key exception). Detailed here is a list of the 10 best installments of science fiction & fantasy television from 2025.

10. Spider-Man: Your Friendly Neighborhood

Despite more than 60 years of stories, the web-slinger remains reinterpreted by fresh creative voices. This series offers a novel look at the character's formative years, skillfully blending classic comic elements with influences from other adaptations to create something which is both new and deeply 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 in this story is still just the head of Oscorp. Across their interactions, Peter becomes his own man, internalizing the iconic mantra of power and great responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Creator Vivienne Medrano's boldly transgressive mature musical-comedy show, which originated as a fan-funded pilot, fully hit its stride in its sophomore season. Following the climactic events of season 1, the story expands considerably, centering on the ambitious media overlord Vox who takes control of the narrative, igniting a chain of increasingly dramatic confrontations that inevitably end in elaborate musical numbers.

Although it might not have a single viral song on the level of season one's "Loser, Baby," this is due to each element in this season being increasingly ambitious. The fight sequences, personal arcs, and especially the music are all elevated. The story advances the main plot dramatically while delivering plenty of weird, unhinged, and ultimately fun fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

As a successor to the acclaimed Netflix show, this series faced enormous shoes to fill. After significant production challenges, the resulting show proves it was worthy of the wait. The story centers on Matt Murdock after his secret identity as Daredevil is publicly revealed, making him a target to foes from his past and new threats in a refreshed take of his well-known setting.

The premiere is explosive, capturing the gritty tone audiences cherished from the prior incarnation. Although the middle episodes explore some different narrative ground, the season finishes powerfully, setting fans keenly anticipating a follow-up installment.

7. Common Side Effects

An unexpected 2025 highlight, this show is essentially an animated crime saga filtered through the sensibility of King of the Hill. Created by an Adult Swim veteran alongside comedy Steve Hely, the series tells the saga of a nerdy mycologist who finds a curative mushroom and quickly finds himself hunted by forces including ruthless Big Pharma CEOs to government agents.

Despite being a spoof, the show unfolds with the serious atmosphere of a classic conspiracy thriller. Accentuated by hallucinogenic visuals and an unnerving score, the plot delves into bigger mysteries about the substance's true capabilities. It's a intelligent, visually striking, and completely gripping ten-episode season.

6. Fallout Season 2

The hit series based on the iconic video game series came back with a new batch of stories that deepened its epic lore and broadened its post-apocalyptic setting. Although it ventures toward the fan-favorite location of New Vegas, the season is far from a straight adaptation of that game; instead, it continues to examine themes of authority and freedom.

It skillfully balances multiple storylines and points of view, from the protagonist's quest for answers to a knight's struggle with the ideology of the Brotherhood of Steel. The outcome is a deeply layered and wholly absorbing chapter to the ever-growing wasteland mythology.

5. Invincible Season 3

The bloody and heartfelt animated show keeps its powerful streak in its third outing. Mark Grayson faces immense challenges on every fronts: preparing for a coming alien invasion, mentoring his young sibling, and battling with his shadowy GDA. The season once again features some of the most brutally brutal fight sequences the series has ever produced.

Mark's physical and emotional endurance are constantly tested. He must contend with foes more powerful than he is, the aftermath of his battles, and the moral burden of his choices. Standout storylines for supporting cast members like Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode round out a fantastic season.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

The director's offbeat anti-hero show came back with increased importance within the new DC canon, and it delivers on that fronts. While it effectively lays foundations for future cinematic universe projects, it also presents a resonant and self-contained {