The Best 10 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Television of This Year

How would you do if you had unlimited control? This is the fundamental inquiry asked by all best science fiction and fantastical tales. Imagine if you gained extraordinary powers? Perhaps discovered a revolutionary drug? Or if every other person was dedicated to your personal satisfaction? Would you wield such influence for good, or would you succumb to your baser instincts?

These shows featured herein each confront that very dilemma in distinct ways (with one notable exclusion). Detailed below is a list of the ten most outstanding installments of science fiction & fantasy TV from 2025.

10. Spider-Man: Your Friendly Neighborhood

Even after more than 60 years of history, Spider-Man continues to be reinterpreted by new creative voices. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man offers a novel look at the character's early days, cleverly combining essential comic story beats with ideas from the broader Marvel universe to create something that feels simultaneously fresh and deeply engaging.

Rather than operating alone or Tony Stark as a guide, this iteration of the hero forges a evolving relationship with the future Green Goblin, who here is still just the CEO of Oscorp. Through their dynamic, Peter grows into a true hero, internalizing the signature lesson of great power and great responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Creator Vivienne Medrano's boldly transgressive mature musical show, which originated as a fan-funded short, truly found its footing in its sophomore installment. Following the game-changing revelations of season 1, the story expands considerably, following the scheming media overlord Vox as he takes command of the narrative, sparking a series of increasingly explosive conflicts that naturally culminate in elaborate musical numbers.

While it might not have a single viral song quite like season one's "iconic tune," that's because each element in this season being increasingly interwoven. The fight sequences, character arcs, and especially the music are collectively elevated. The season advances the main plot forward while providing plenty of bizarre, wild, and simply fun fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

As a successor to the acclaimed Netflix series, this series had immense expectations. After significant production challenges, the resulting show demonstrates it was worthy of the wait. The plot centers on Matt Murdock after his dual life as Daredevil is exposed, leaving him a target to enemies from his past and new threats in a refreshed take of his well-known world.

The first episode is explosive, capturing the gritty tone fans loved from the prior series. Although the subsequent episodes venture into certain new territory, the season concludes on a strong note, setting viewers eagerly awaiting a second installment.

7. Common Side Effects

An surprising this year's highlight, this series could be described as an animated crime saga filtered through the sensibility of a suburban satire. Created by Joe Bennett and writer Steve Hely, it tells the saga of a nerdy mycologist who discovers a miraculous fungus and quickly finds himself pursued by forces including ruthless Big Pharma executives to federal agents.

Far from being a spoof, the show plays out with the serious atmosphere of a 1970s conspiracy film. Accentuated by trippy visuals and an eerie score, the plot explores bigger mysteries about the mushroom's full capabilities. It's a intelligent, visually striking, and completely compelling first season.

6. Fallout Season 2

This acclaimed adaptation based on the iconic video game franchise returned with a second batch of episodes that deepened its epic mystery and expanded its post-apocalyptic setting. While it travels toward the fan-favorite location of New Vegas, the season is far from a straight adaptation of that title; instead, it continues to explore ideas of control and freedom.

The show expertly juggles multiple storylines and points of view, from Lucy's mission for justice to a knight's struggle with the ideology of the Brotherhood of Steel. The outcome is a rich detailed and wholly absorbing addition to the ever-growing wasteland mythology.

5. Invincible Season 3

This visceral and emotionally charged animated show keeps its winning momentum in season 3. Mark Grayson faces immense challenges on all fronts: training for a looming alien invasion, guiding his young sibling, and clashing with his shadowy Global Defense Agency. The story once again features some of the most brutally intense fight scenes the series has ever produced.

The protagonist's bodily and psychological endurance are constantly pushed. He must contend with foes more powerful than himself, the consequences of his actions, and the moral burden of his decisions. Standout storylines for key characters such as Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode complete a superb installment.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

The director's irreverent anti-hero series returned with increased importance within the revamped DC canon, and it delivers on that fronts. Although it effectively establishes groundwork for upcoming DCU stories, it also presents a resonant and self-contained {