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What could you accomplish if you had boundless ability? This is a central question explored by the finest sci-fi as well as fantasy stories. Imagine if you gained superhuman abilities? Perhaps stumbled upon a miraculous substance? What about every single human became dedicated to your satisfaction? Could you use that influence for good, or give in to your own darker impulses?

These shows listed herein each explore this concept in distinct manners (aside from one key exception). Presented here is our countdown of the ten best seasons of science fiction & fantastical TV from the past year.

10. Spider-Man: Your Friendly Neighborhood

Despite over six decades of history, the web-slinger remains reimagined by fresh creative voices. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man offers a refreshing look at the hero's formative days, skillfully combining essential comic elements with ideas from the broader Marvel universe to craft something that feels both fresh and profoundly compelling.

Rather than being solo or Tony Stark as a guide, this iteration of the hero forges a complex relationship with the future Green Goblin, who here is merely the CEO of Oscorp. Across their dynamic, Peter becomes a true hero, internalizing the iconic mantra of great power and responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Creator Vivienne Medrano's audacious mature musical-comedy show, which sprang from a crowdfunded short, fully came into its own in its sophomore season. Following the game-changing revelations of the first season, the narrative broadens significantly, following the ambitious media overlord Vox who seizes control of the situation, igniting a series of ever-more dramatic confrontations that naturally culminate in elaborate musical numbers.

Although it may lack a single viral song quite like the first season's "Loser, Baby," this is due to everything in this season being increasingly complex. The fight sequences, character arcs, and especially the score and songs are all elevated. The story moves the overarching storyline dramatically while providing plenty of bizarre, wild, and ultimately entertaining dark fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

Following the legendary Netflix show, Daredevil: Born Again had enormous expectations. After well-documented development challenges, the final show proves it was worth the wait. The plot follows Matt Murdock once his secret identity as Daredevil is publicly revealed, making him vulnerable to enemies both past and present in a slightly take of his well-known world.

The premiere is explosive, capturing the gritty feeling audiences loved from the prior incarnation. While the middle chapters explore certain new narrative ground, the first season concludes on a strong note, setting viewers keenly awaiting a follow-up installment.

7. Common Side Effects

A unexpected this year's highlight, this series could be described as a crime saga with the humor of King of the Hill. Helmed by Joe Bennett and writer Steve Hely, the series follows the saga of a mild-mannered fungi expert who discovers a curative fungus and quickly finds himself hunted by everyone from unscrupulous pharmaceutical executives to government authorities.

Far from being a spoof, the show unfolds with the serious atmosphere of a classic conspiracy film. Enhanced by trippy animation and an eerie score, the plot delves into deeper questions about the mushroom's true capabilities. It's a intelligent, visually striking, and utterly compelling ten-episode season.

6. Fallout Season 2

This acclaimed series based on the iconic gaming series returned with a second season of episodes that deepened its epic lore and expanded its post-apocalyptic world. While it travels in the direction of the fan-favorite location of New Vegas, the story is not a straight adaptation of that title; rather, it continues to examine ideas of authority and freedom.

It skillfully juggles several narrative threads and points of view, from Lucy's mission for justice to a knight's struggle with the dogma of the his faction. The result is a rich layered and wholly engaging chapter to the ever-growing Fallout mythology.

5. Invincible Season 3

This visceral and emotionally charged animated series continues its winning momentum in its third outing. The hero confronts tremendous challenges on every fronts: training for a coming Viltrumite threat, guiding his powered brother, and clashing with the shadowy Global Defense Agency. The season also features some of the most brutally intense action sequences the show has ever produced.

The protagonist's physical and psychological endurance are repeatedly tested. He must grapple with foes stronger than he is, the consequences of his actions, and the moral weight of his decisions. Standout storylines for supporting cast members like Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode round out a fantastic installment.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

James Gunn's offbeat superhero series came back with increased significance within the revamped DC canon, and season 2 delivers on both count. While it effectively lays groundwork for upcoming DCU projects, it also tells a resonant and self-contained {