The Top 10 Science Fiction & Fantasy Television of This Year

How could you accomplish if you had unlimited ability? That's a core inquiry asked by the greatest science fiction as well as fantastical tales. Imagine if you gained extraordinary powers? Or discovered a revolutionary substance? Or if every other human became dedicated to your happiness? Would you use that influence for the greater good, or succumb to your own darker impulses?

The shows featured herein all grapple with that very dilemma in unique ways (aside from a single key exception). Outlined below is a countdown of the 10 best installments of science fiction and fantastical television from the past year.

10. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

Despite over 60 years of history, the web-slinger is constantly reinterpreted by new creative voices. This series delivers a novel look at the character's early years, cleverly blending essential comic story beats with ideas from the broader Marvel universe to create something that feels simultaneously fresh and profoundly compelling.

Instead of operating alone 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. Through their dynamic, Peter grows into a true hero, learning the signature mantra of great power and great responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Showrunner Vivienne Medrano's audacious mature musical-comedy series, which sprang from a fan-funded short, truly hit its stride in its sophomore installment. Following the climactic events of the first season, the narrative broadens significantly, following the ambitious media overlord Vox who takes control of the situation, sparking a chain of increasingly dramatic confrontations that naturally end in show-stopping song.

While it may lack a one viral hit quite like the first season's "iconic tune," this is due to everything in season 2 being increasingly complex. The fight sequences, personal arcs, and especially the score and songs are collectively more sophisticated. The story moves the main storyline dramatically while providing plenty of weird, unhinged, and simply entertaining fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

Following the legendary Netflix show, Daredevil: Born Again had enormous shoes to fill. After well-documented production issues, the resulting product proves it was worthy of the effort. The story follows Matt Murdock after his dual life as Daredevil is publicly revealed, leaving him vulnerable to foes both past and present in a refreshed take of his well-known setting.

The first episode is a thrilling return to form, evoking the gritty feeling fans cherished from the original series. While the subsequent chapters explore some new territory, the first season concludes on a strong note, setting fans eagerly anticipating a follow-up season.

7. Common Side Effects

An surprising 2025 highlight, this series could be described as an animated Breaking Bad filtered through the humor of a suburban satire. Created by Joe Bennett and comedy Steve Hely, the series follows the story of a nerdy fungi expert who discovers a curative mushroom and quickly finds himself pursued by forces including unscrupulous Big Pharma executives to federal authorities.

Far from being a spoof, the narrative unfolds with the grave atmosphere of a 1970s conspiracy thriller. Enhanced by trippy visuals and an unnerving score, the plot delves into bigger mysteries about the substance's full effects. It's a smart, beautifully animated, and utterly compelling ten-episode season.

6. Fallout Season 2

This acclaimed series of the iconic video game series came back with a new batch of episodes that expanded its sprawling mystery and broadened its post-apocalyptic world. Although it ventures toward the legendary location of New Vegas, the season is not a direct retelling of that game; rather, it further examine ideas of authority and freedom.

It skillfully juggles multiple narrative threads and perspectives, from the protagonist's quest for answers to a knight's reckoning with the ideology of the Brotherhood of Steel. The outcome is a deeply detailed and utterly engaging chapter to the ever-growing Fallout mythology.

5. Invincible Season 3

This visceral and heartfelt adult animation series keeps its winning momentum in its third outing. The hero faces immense pressure on every side: preparing for a coming Viltrumite threat, mentoring his young brother, and battling with his shadowy GDA. The season once again includes some of the most brutal fight sequences the show has yet produced.

Mark's physical and psychological endurance are repeatedly tested. He must contend with foes stronger than himself, the aftermath of his battles, and the moral burden of his decisions. Standout storylines for key characters like Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode round out a fantastic season.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

James Gunn's offbeat anti-hero show came back with increased significance within the new DC universe, and it delivers on both fronts. While it successfully lays foundations for upcoming DCU stories, it primarily tells a powerful and self-contained {