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How could you accomplish with infinite control? This is the fundamental inquiry explored by the best sci-fi as well as fantasy tales. Imagine if you were granted extraordinary powers? Or discovered a life-altering substance? Or if every single human was wholly committed to your happiness? Could you use that influence for good, or would you succumb to your baser instincts?

These television series ranked below all grapple with this dilemma in unique manners (with one notable exclusion). Presented here is our list of the ten top seasons of science fiction & fantastical television from the past year.

10. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

Despite over 60 years of history, Spider-Man remains reinterpreted by fresh talent. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man offers a novel look at the character's early days, skillfully merging essential source material elements with influences from other adaptations to create something which is both new and profoundly engaging.

Instead of being solo or having Tony Stark as a guide, this version of the hero forges a complex partnership with the future Green Goblin, who in this story is merely the head of Oscorp. Through their dynamic, Peter becomes a true hero, internalizing the iconic lesson of great power and responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Showrunner Vivienne Medrano's boldly transgressive adult musical-comedy series, which originated as a fan-funded short, truly found its footing in its sophomore season. Following the game-changing events of season 1, the narrative expands significantly, following the ambitious media overlord Vox who seizes control of the situation, sparking a chain of increasingly dramatic confrontations that inevitably end in elaborate song.

Although it might not have a single viral hit on the level of season one's "iconic tune," that's because each element in this season being more complex. The fight sequences, personal development, and above all the score and songs are all elevated. The season moves the main plot forward while providing plenty of weird, wild, and simply entertaining fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

Following the legendary Netflix show, Daredevil: Born Again had immense shoes to fill. Despite significant production issues, the resulting show proves it was worthy of the effort. The plot centers on Matt Murdock after his secret identity as Daredevil is publicly revealed, leaving him vulnerable to enemies from his history and present in a refreshed take of his familiar setting.

The premiere is explosive, capturing the intense tone fans cherished from the original series. Although the subsequent chapters venture into some different territory, the season finishes powerfully, leaving fans keenly awaiting a follow-up installment.

7. Common Side Effects

An unexpected this year's highlight, this show could be described as a Breaking Bad filtered through the humor of a suburban satire. Created by an Adult Swim veteran alongside comedy Steve Hely, the series tells the saga of a mild-mannered mycologist who discovers a curative fungus and quickly finds himself pursued by forces including ruthless pharmaceutical CEOs to federal authorities.

Despite being a parody, the show plays out with the serious atmosphere of a 1970s conspiracy thriller. Accentuated by trippy animation and an eerie score, the plot delves into deeper questions about the mushroom's full effects. It's a intelligent, beautifully animated, and utterly compelling ten-episode season.

6. Fallout Season 2

This hit series based on the popular gaming series came back with a second season 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 season is not a straight retelling of that game; instead, it continues to examine themes of authority and freedom.

It skillfully juggles multiple narrative threads and points of view, from the protagonist's quest for answers to a knight's reckoning with the dogma of the Brotherhood of Steel. The result is a rich detailed and wholly absorbing addition to the ever-growing wasteland mythology.

5. Invincible Season 3

This bloody and emotionally charged animated show continues its winning streak in season 3. Mark Grayson faces tremendous challenges on every fronts: preparing for a coming Viltrumite threat, mentoring his powered brother, and clashing with his secretive Global Defense Agency. The story once again features some of the most brutally brutal action sequences the show has ever produced.

Mark's bodily and emotional endurance are repeatedly pushed. He must contend with opponents stronger than he is, the aftermath of his battles, and the moral burden 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 show came back with elevated significance within the new DC universe, and it executes on that fronts. Although it effectively establishes groundwork for upcoming DCU stories, it also tells a powerful and focused {