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What would you do if you had unlimited power? This is a fundamental inquiry explored by all best science fiction and fantasy tales. What if you possessed extraordinary powers? Or discovered a life-altering drug? Or if every single human became dedicated to your personal satisfaction? Could you use that power for the greater good, or would you succumb to your baser impulses?

These television series listed herein all confront that very theme in unique manners (with one key exception). Outlined below is our countdown of the 10 most outstanding installments of sci-fi and fantastical TV from the past year.

10. Spider-Man: Your Friendly Neighborhood

Even after over six decades of stories, Spider-Man continues to be reimagined by fresh talent. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man offers a novel look at the character's early days, cleverly blending classic comic elements with influences from other adaptations to create something that feels simultaneously fresh and profoundly engaging.

Instead of operating alone or Iron Man as a guide, this version of the hero forges a complex partnership with the future Green Goblin, who here is merely the head of Oscorp. Through their dynamic, Peter becomes his own man, learning the signature mantra of great power and responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Showrunner Vivienne Medrano's audacious mature musical show, which originated as a fan-funded short, truly found its footing in its sophomore season. Following the game-changing revelations of the first season, the narrative broadens significantly, centering on the scheming TV demon Vox as he seizes control of the narrative, sparking a chain of ever-more dramatic conflicts that inevitably culminate in elaborate musical numbers.

While it may lack a single breakout hit quite like season one's "iconic tune," that's because everything in this season being increasingly complex. The fight sequences, personal development, and especially the score and songs are collectively elevated. The season moves the main storyline forward while delivering no shortage of weird, wild, and simply entertaining dark fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

As a successor to the acclaimed Netflix series, this series had immense shoes to fill. After significant production challenges, the final product demonstrates to be worthy of the effort. The story centers on Matt Murdock after his secret identity as Daredevil is exposed, leaving him a target to foes from his history and new threats in a refreshed version of his familiar world.

The first episode is explosive, capturing the gritty feeling audiences loved from the original series. While the middle episodes venture into certain new territory, the season finishes powerfully, setting fans eagerly awaiting a second season.

7. Common Side Effects

A surprising this year's gem, this show is essentially an animated Breaking Bad filtered through a humor of a suburban satire. Helmed by Joe Bennett alongside writer Steve Hely, the series follows the story of a nerdy fungi expert who discovers a curative fungus and quickly finds himself pursued by everyone from unscrupulous Big Pharma executives to federal authorities.

Far from being a parody, the narrative plays out with the serious atmosphere of a 1970s conspiracy thriller. Enhanced by hallucinogenic animation and an unnerving score, the plot explores bigger questions about the substance's true capabilities. It's a smart, visually striking, and completely gripping first season.

6. Fallout Season 2

The hit adaptation of the popular gaming series came back with a new season of episodes that expanded its epic mystery and broadened its nuclear wasteland world. Although it travels toward the fan-favorite location of New Vegas, the story is not a straight adaptation of that title; instead, it continues to explore themes of authority and freedom.

The show expertly juggles multiple narrative threads and perspectives, from the protagonist's quest for justice to Maximus's struggle with the ideology of the his faction. The result is a rich layered and wholly engaging chapter to the ever-growing Fallout saga.

5. Invincible Season 3

The visceral and heartfelt animated show keeps its winning momentum in season 3. Mark Grayson faces tremendous challenges on every fronts: training for a coming Viltrumite invasion, guiding his powered brother, and battling with his secretive GDA. The story also features some of the most brutal action scenes the show has ever delivered.

The protagonist's bodily and emotional limits are repeatedly pushed. He must contend with foes more powerful than he is, the consequences of his actions, and the moral weight of his choices. Standout arcs for supporting cast members such as Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode round out a fantastic season.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

James Gunn's offbeat superhero show came back with elevated significance within the revamped DC canon, and it executes on both count. While it successfully establishes foundations for future DCU stories, it also presents a powerful and focused {