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How would you do if you had infinite control? That's a central question explored by all greatest sci-fi as well as fantasy narratives. Imagine if you gained extraordinary powers? Perhaps stumbled upon a revolutionary drug? What about every other human was dedicated to your satisfaction? Would you use such influence for good, or give in to your own darker impulses?

These television series listed below each confront that very concept in various ways (with a single notable exception). Presented here is our list of the 10 best installments of sci-fi and fantasy TV from 2025.

10. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

Even after more than six decades of stories, the web-slinger continues to be reinvented by new creative voices. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man delivers a refreshing perspective at the character's early years, skillfully merging essential comic elements with influences from the broader Marvel universe to craft something which is both fresh and profoundly engaging.

Rather than being solo or having Tony Stark as a guide, this version of the hero forges a complex partnership with Norman Osborn, who here is still just the head of Oscorp. Through their dynamic, Peter becomes a true hero, internalizing the iconic mantra of great power and responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Showrunner Vivienne Medrano's boldly transgressive adult musical show, which originated as a crowdfunded short, fully came into its own in its second season. Following the game-changing events of season 1, the narrative broadens considerably, following the ambitious TV demon Vox who seizes control of the situation, igniting a chain of ever-more dramatic confrontations that inevitably culminate in elaborate musical numbers.

While it may lack a one viral song quite like season one's "iconic tune," that's because everything in season 2 being increasingly interwoven. The fight sequences, personal arcs, and especially the music are all elevated. The story moves the overarching plot forward while delivering plenty of weird, unhinged, and ultimately entertaining dark fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

As a successor to the legendary Netflix series, this series faced immense shoes to fill. After well-documented production challenges, the final show proves to be worth the wait. The plot centers on Matt Murdock once his dual life as Daredevil is publicly revealed, leaving him vulnerable to enemies both history and new threats in a refreshed version of his well-known world.

The premiere is explosive, capturing the intense tone audiences cherished from the prior series. Although the middle chapters explore certain new territory, the first season concludes powerfully, setting fans keenly awaiting a follow-up installment.

7. Common Side Effects

An surprising 2025 highlight, this show could be described as a crime saga filtered through the sensibility of a suburban satire. Created by Joe Bennett alongside writer Steve Hely, the series tells the story of a mild-mannered mycologist who finds a miraculous fungus and soon finds himself hunted by everyone from ruthless Big Pharma executives to federal authorities.

Far from being a parody, the narrative plays out with the serious atmosphere of a classic conspiracy thriller. Enhanced by hallucinogenic animation and an unnerving musical soundtrack, the story explores bigger mysteries about the mushroom's full effects. It's a intelligent, beautifully animated, and completely compelling ten-episode season.

6. Fallout Season 2

This acclaimed series based on the popular gaming series returned with a second batch of stories that deepened its sprawling mystery and broadened its post-apocalyptic setting. While it ventures toward the fan-favorite location of New Vegas, the story is not a straight retelling of that title; rather, it further examine ideas of authority and freedom.

It skillfully balances multiple storylines and perspectives, from the protagonist's quest for justice to Maximus's reckoning with the dogma of the his faction. The outcome is a rich detailed and wholly engaging chapter to the expanding Fallout mythology.

5. Invincible Season 3

The bloody and heartfelt animated show keeps its winning streak in season 3. The hero confronts tremendous challenges on every fronts: training for a coming Viltrumite invasion, guiding his powered sibling, and clashing with his shadowy GDA. The season also includes some of the most intense action scenes the series has ever delivered.

Mark's bodily and psychological endurance are repeatedly tested. He must contend with opponents more powerful than himself, the consequences of his battles, and the ethical weight of his choices. Standout arcs for key characters like Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode complete a superb season.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

The director's irreverent anti-hero show returned with elevated significance within the new DC canon, and it executes on that count. While it successfully establishes groundwork for upcoming cinematic universe stories, it also presents a resonant and focused {