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What could you accomplish with boundless power? That's a fundamental inquiry explored by the best sci-fi as well as fantasy tales. What if you gained superhuman abilities? Perhaps discovered a revolutionary substance? What about every single person was wholly committed to your personal happiness? Could you wield such influence for the greater good, or would you succumb to your own baser instincts?

These television series featured herein all explore that very dilemma in various ways (aside from one notable exclusion). Presented here is a countdown of the 10 best seasons of science fiction & fantasy TV from the past year.

10. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

Even after over six decades of history, Spider-Man continues to be reinvented by new talent. This series delivers a novel look at the character's formative years, skillfully combining essential source material elements with ideas from other adaptations to create something that feels simultaneously new and profoundly engaging.

Instead of operating solo or Tony Stark as a mentor, this version of Peter Parker forges a complex relationship with the future Green Goblin, who in this story is merely the CEO of Oscorp. Through their dynamic, Peter grows into a true hero, learning the signature mantra of power and responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Showrunner Vivienne Medrano's audacious mature musical series, which originated as a crowdfunded pilot, truly found its footing in its second installment. Following the climactic events of season 1, the narrative broadens significantly, centering on the scheming media overlord Vox who seizes control of the narrative, sparking a chain of ever-more explosive confrontations that naturally culminate in elaborate musical numbers.

Although it may lack a single breakout hit quite like season one's "Loser, Baby," this is due to each element in season 2 being more complex. The action, personal arcs, and above all the music are collectively elevated. The season advances the main storyline dramatically while delivering plenty of bizarre, unhinged, and simply entertaining fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

As a successor to the legendary Netflix series, Daredevil: Born Again faced immense expectations. Despite well-documented production issues, the resulting product proves to be worthy of the wait. The story follows Matt Murdock once his dual life as Daredevil is publicly revealed, leaving him a target to foes both history and present in a refreshed take of his well-known setting.

The premiere is a thrilling return to form, capturing the gritty tone fans cherished from the prior incarnation. While the subsequent episodes explore some different territory, the first season concludes powerfully, setting viewers keenly awaiting a follow-up season.

7. Common Side Effects

A unexpected this year's highlight, this show could be described as a Breaking Bad filtered through a humor of King of the Hill. Helmed by Joe Bennett and comedy Steve Hely, it tells the saga of a mild-mannered fungi expert who finds a miraculous mushroom and soon finds himself pursued by forces including ruthless pharmaceutical executives to federal authorities.

Far from being a parody, the show plays out with the grave intensity of a 1970s paranoia film. Enhanced by hallucinogenic animation and an unnerving score, the plot explores bigger mysteries about the mushroom's true capabilities. It's a smart, visually striking, and utterly gripping first season.

6. Fallout Season 2

This acclaimed adaptation based on the iconic video game franchise returned with a new batch of episodes that expanded its epic mystery and expanded its nuclear wasteland world. While it travels toward the fan-favorite location of New Vegas, the story is far from a direct adaptation of that game; rather, it continues to explore ideas of authority and freedom.

It skillfully balances several storylines and points of view, from the protagonist's mission for justice to Maximus's struggle with the dogma of the Brotherhood of Steel. The outcome is a deeply detailed and wholly absorbing addition to the ever-growing wasteland mythology.

5. Invincible Season 3

The bloody and emotionally charged adult animation series keeps its winning momentum in its third outing. The hero confronts tremendous pressure on every side: training for a coming alien invasion, mentoring his powered sibling, and battling with his secretive Global Defense Agency. The season once again includes some of the most intense action sequences the show has ever produced.

Mark's bodily and psychological limits are repeatedly tested. He must grapple with foes more powerful than himself, the consequences of his battles, and the ethical weight of his choices. Standout storylines for supporting cast members like Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode round out a superb installment.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

The director's irreverent superhero series returned with increased significance within the new DC canon, and season 2 executes on that fronts. Although it effectively establishes groundwork for upcoming DCU projects, it also presents a resonant and self-contained {