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How would you do if you had infinite ability? That's a central question explored by all best science fiction and fantastical tales. Imagine if you were granted superhuman abilities? Perhaps discovered a life-altering drug? What about each and every other person became dedicated to your personal satisfaction? Could you use that power for the greater good, or would you give in to your baser instincts?

These series listed below all grapple with that very dilemma in various manners (aside from a single notable exception). Outlined here is a countdown of the 10 best installments of science fiction and fantasy TV from 2025.

10. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

Despite over six decades of stories, Spider-Man is constantly reimagined by fresh creative voices. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man presents a novel look at the hero's formative years, skillfully merging essential comic elements with influences from the broader Marvel universe to craft something which is simultaneously new and deeply compelling.

Rather than operating alone or having Iron Man as a guide, this version of Peter Parker develops a complex relationship with the future Green Goblin, who here is still just the CEO of Oscorp. Across their interactions, Peter grows into his own man, internalizing the iconic mantra of power and responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Showrunner Vivienne Medrano's audacious mature musical series, which sprang from a crowdfunded short, fully hit its stride in its sophomore season. Following the game-changing events of the first season, the narrative broadens significantly, centering on the ambitious media overlord Vox who seizes control of the narrative, igniting a series of increasingly dramatic confrontations that inevitably culminate in show-stopping song.

While it may lack a one breakout song on the level of the first season's "Loser, Baby," that's because each element in this season being more interwoven. The fight sequences, personal development, and especially the score and songs are all elevated. The season moves the overarching plot dramatically while delivering no shortage of weird, unhinged, and ultimately entertaining dark fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

As a successor to the legendary Netflix series, Daredevil: Born Again faced enormous shoes to fill. After well-documented development challenges, the final product demonstrates to be worth the wait. The plot follows Matt Murdock after his secret identity as Daredevil is exposed, making him vulnerable to enemies from his past and new threats in a slightly version of his familiar setting.

The premiere is a thrilling return to form, evoking the gritty feeling audiences loved from the original series. While the subsequent chapters explore certain new narrative ground, the first season finishes on a strong note, setting viewers eagerly anticipating a follow-up season.

7. Common Side Effects

A surprising this year's gem, this series is essentially a Breaking Bad filtered through a humor of King of the Hill. Helmed by an Adult Swim veteran alongside comedy Steve Hely, it tells the saga of a nerdy mycologist who discovers a miraculous fungus and soon finds himself pursued by everyone from ruthless Big Pharma executives to government agents.

Despite being a spoof, the show plays out with the grave atmosphere of a classic paranoia thriller. Accentuated by trippy animation and an unnerving musical soundtrack, the plot explores deeper mysteries about the substance's full effects. 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 franchise returned with a new season of episodes that deepened its epic mystery and broadened its nuclear wasteland world. Although it ventures toward the legendary location of New Vegas, the season is far from a straight adaptation of that title; instead, it continues to examine ideas of authority and autonomy.

The show skillfully juggles multiple narrative threads and perspectives, from the protagonist's quest for answers to Maximus's reckoning with the dogma of the Brotherhood of Steel. The outcome is a deeply detailed and utterly absorbing chapter to the ever-growing wasteland saga.

5. Invincible Season 3

The bloody and heartfelt adult animation show continues its winning momentum in its third outing. The hero confronts tremendous pressure on every fronts: training for a coming alien threat, guiding his young sibling, and battling with the secretive Global Defense Agency. The season also features some of the most brutal fight sequences the show has ever delivered.

Mark's bodily and emotional limits are constantly pushed. He must grapple with opponents stronger than himself, the consequences of his actions, and the ethical burden of his decisions. Excellent storylines for key characters like Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode complete a superb season.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

James Gunn's irreverent superhero series returned with elevated importance within the revamped DC universe, and season 2 delivers on both count. While it successfully establishes groundwork for future cinematic universe projects, it also presents a powerful and self-contained {