Our Best 10 Sci-Fi & Fantastical Television of This Year

How would you do with boundless control? This is the central inquiry asked by the finest science fiction as well as fantastical narratives. What if you possessed superhuman abilities? Or discovered a revolutionary drug? What about every single human was dedicated to your personal happiness? Would you use that power for the greater good, or would you succumb to your baser instincts?

The television series ranked herein each confront that very theme in distinct ways (aside from a single notable exception). Outlined below is a list of the ten top seasons of science fiction & fantastical television from 2025.

10. Spider-Man: Your Friendly Neighborhood

An innovative take on Spider-Man
Illustration: Marvel

Despite more than 60 years of history, Spider-Man remains reimagined by new creative voices. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man offers a refreshing look at the character's early years, skillfully combining classic source material story beats with ideas from other adaptations to craft something which is simultaneously new and deeply compelling.

Rather than being 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 merely the head of Oscorp. Across their interactions, Peter becomes his own man, learning the iconic mantra of great power and responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Musical chaos in Hell
Visual: SpindleHorse

Creator Vivienne Medrano's boldly transgressive mature musical show, which sprang from a crowdfunded short, truly hit its stride in its sophomore season. Following the climactic events of the first season, the narrative broadens significantly, centering on the scheming TV demon Vox who seizes control of the situation, igniting a series of ever-more dramatic conflicts that inevitably end in elaborate song.

While it might not have a one breakout hit quite like the first season's "Loser, Baby," this is due to each element in season 2 being more ambitious. The action, personal arcs, and especially the music are all more sophisticated. The story advances the overarching plot dramatically while delivering no shortage of weird, unhinged, and simply fun fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

Daredevil in action
Image: Marvel Studios

As a successor to the legendary Netflix show, Daredevil: Born Again faced immense shoes to fill. After well-documented development challenges, the resulting product proves to be worth the effort. The plot centers on Matt Murdock once his secret identity as Daredevil is exposed, making him a target to enemies both history and present in a refreshed take of his well-known setting.

The first episode is a thrilling return to form, evoking the intense feeling audiences cherished from the original series. Although the subsequent chapters explore some different territory, the season concludes powerfully, setting fans keenly awaiting a second installment.

7. Common Side Effects

Animated figures in a tense scene
Image: Adult Swim

A surprising this year's highlight, this series is essentially a Breaking Bad filtered through the sensibility of a suburban satire. Created by Joe Bennett and comedy Steve Hely, the series follows the saga of a mild-mannered mycologist who discovers a curative fungus and quickly finds himself hunted by forces including unscrupulous Big Pharma CEOs to federal agents.

Despite being a spoof, the narrative unfolds with the serious intensity of a 1970s paranoia film. Accentuated by hallucinogenic visuals and an eerie score, the plot explores deeper mysteries about the mushroom's full effects. It's a smart, beautifully animated, and completely compelling ten-episode season.

6. Fallout Season 2

Wasteland landscape from Fallout
Screenshot: Prime Video

This acclaimed series based on the iconic gaming series returned with a second batch of episodes that expanded its epic mystery and broadened its nuclear wasteland world. Although it travels in the direction of the fan-favorite location of New Vegas, the season is far from a direct adaptation of that title; instead, it continues to examine ideas of authority and freedom.

The show skillfully juggles multiple storylines and perspectives, from Lucy's quest for justice to Maximus's reckoning with the dogma of the his faction. The result is a deeply layered and wholly engaging chapter to the expanding Fallout saga.

5. Invincible Season 3

Mark Grayson in a intense fight
Art: Streaming Service

This visceral and emotionally charged animated series continues its powerful momentum in season 3. Mark Grayson confronts tremendous pressure on all side: preparing for a coming Viltrumite invasion, guiding his powered sibling, and battling with the secretive Global Defense Agency. The season also features some of the most brutal action sequences the series has ever produced.

The protagonist's physical and psychological endurance are constantly pushed. He must grapple with opponents more powerful than himself, the aftermath of his actions, and the ethical burden of his decisions. Excellent arcs for supporting cast members like Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode complete a fantastic installment.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

John Cena in gear
Image: Streamer

The director's offbeat superhero series returned with elevated importance within the new DC canon, and it executes on both count. While it effectively establishes groundwork for upcoming cinematic universe stories, it primarily tells a powerful and self-contained {

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