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What would you do if you had boundless power? This is the core inquiry explored by all best science fiction as well as fantastical tales. What if you gained superhuman abilities? Or stumbled upon a life-altering substance? Or if each and every other person was dedicated to your personal satisfaction? Could you wield that power for the greater good, or would you succumb to your own baser instincts?

These shows listed below all explore this concept in various ways (aside from one key exception). Detailed below is our ranking of the 10 top installments of sci-fi and fantasy television from the past year.

10. Spider-Man: Your Friendly Neighborhood

Even after over 60 years of stories, Spider-Man remains reinterpreted by new talent. This series presents a novel perspective at the character's early years, skillfully combining essential source material story beats with influences from other adaptations to create something that feels simultaneously fresh and deeply engaging.

Instead of being solo 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 becomes his own man, learning the iconic lesson of great power and great responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Creator Vivienne Medrano's boldly transgressive mature musical-comedy series, which sprang from a fan-funded pilot, fully hit its stride in its second season. Following the game-changing revelations of season 1, the narrative broadens considerably, centering on the scheming TV demon Vox who seizes control of the narrative, sparking a series of increasingly dramatic conflicts that naturally end in elaborate musical numbers.

Although it may lack a one breakout hit on the level of season one's "iconic tune," that's because each element in this season being increasingly interwoven. The action, personal arcs, and above all the music are all elevated. The story advances the overarching plot forward while providing plenty of weird, wild, and simply entertaining dark fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

As a successor to the acclaimed Netflix series, this series faced immense shoes to fill. After well-documented production issues, the resulting show demonstrates it was worth the wait. The story centers on Matt Murdock after his dual life as Daredevil is exposed, making him vulnerable to enemies both history and new threats in a slightly version of his well-known setting.

The premiere is a thrilling return to form, evoking the gritty feeling fans loved from the original incarnation. Although the middle episodes venture into certain new territory, the first season concludes powerfully, setting fans keenly anticipating a second installment.

7. Common Side Effects

A surprising this year's gem, this series is essentially an animated Breaking Bad filtered through a sensibility of King of the Hill. Helmed by an Adult Swim veteran and comedy Steve Hely, the series follows the story of a nerdy fungi expert who discovers a miraculous mushroom and soon finds himself hunted by everyone from unscrupulous pharmaceutical executives to federal agents.

Despite being a spoof, the show plays out with the serious intensity of a 1970s conspiracy film. Enhanced by hallucinogenic animation and an eerie musical soundtrack, the story explores bigger mysteries about the mushroom's true effects. It's a intelligent, beautifully animated, and completely gripping first season.

6. Fallout Season 2

The acclaimed adaptation of the iconic gaming franchise returned with a new batch of stories that deepened its epic lore and expanded its nuclear wasteland setting. 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 further explore themes of authority and autonomy.

The show expertly juggles several storylines and perspectives, from Lucy's quest for answers to a knight's struggle with the dogma of the Brotherhood of Steel. The result is a deeply layered and wholly engaging addition to the expanding Fallout mythology.

5. Invincible Season 3

The bloody and emotionally charged adult animation show keeps its winning momentum in its third outing. Mark Grayson faces tremendous challenges on every side: training for a coming Viltrumite threat, mentoring his young brother, and clashing with the shadowy Global Defense Agency. The story also includes some of the most brutal action sequences the show has yet produced.

Mark's bodily and psychological endurance are constantly tested. He must grapple with opponents stronger than himself, the aftermath of his actions, and the ethical burden of his choices. Excellent storylines for supporting characters such as Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode complete a superb installment.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

The director's irreverent anti-hero show returned with increased significance within the revamped DC universe, and season 2 delivers on that count. Although it effectively lays groundwork for upcoming DCU projects, it also tells a powerful and self-contained {