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What could you accomplish if you had boundless control? That's a core inquiry asked by all greatest science fiction as well as fantasy stories. What if you gained superhuman abilities? Perhaps discovered a revolutionary drug? What about every single person was dedicated to your satisfaction? Could you wield that influence for the greater good, or give in to your own baser impulses?

These series ranked herein each grapple with that very theme in unique ways (with a single notable exclusion). Detailed below is a list of the 10 best seasons of science fiction & fantastical TV from the past year.

10. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

Even after more than six decades of history, the web-slinger is constantly reinvented by fresh creative voices. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man delivers a refreshing look at the character's formative years, skillfully merging essential source material elements with ideas from the broader Marvel universe to craft something which is both fresh and deeply compelling.

Rather than operating alone or Iron Man as a mentor, this version of Peter Parker develops a complex partnership with the future Green Goblin, who in this story is merely the CEO 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 audacious adult musical series, which originated as a fan-funded short, truly came into its own in its second installment. Following the game-changing revelations of season 1, the narrative broadens significantly, following the scheming media overlord Vox who takes command of the narrative, sparking a series of ever-more explosive confrontations that inevitably end in show-stopping song.

While it may lack a one viral song on the level of the first season's "Loser, Baby," that's because each element in season 2 being more complex. The fight sequences, character arcs, and above all the score and songs are collectively more sophisticated. The season moves the overarching plot dramatically while delivering no shortage of bizarre, unhinged, and simply entertaining fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

As a successor to the acclaimed Netflix series, this series had immense shoes to fill. After significant production issues, the resulting product demonstrates it was worthy of the effort. The plot follows Matt Murdock once his dual life as Daredevil is exposed, making him a target to enemies from his history and new threats in a slightly take of his familiar world.

The first episode is explosive, capturing the intense feeling fans cherished from the original incarnation. While the subsequent chapters explore certain new territory, the season finishes on a strong note, leaving fans keenly anticipating a second season.

7. Common Side Effects

A unexpected this year's gem, this series is essentially an animated crime saga with a humor of a suburban satire. Helmed by Joe Bennett 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 everyone from ruthless Big Pharma CEOs to government agents.

Despite being a parody, the narrative plays out with the serious intensity of a 1970s paranoia thriller. Enhanced by hallucinogenic animation and an unnerving musical soundtrack, the story delves into bigger mysteries about the mushroom's true effects. It's a intelligent, beautifully animated, and utterly gripping ten-episode season.

6. Fallout Season 2

The hit series based on the iconic video game series came back with a new batch of stories that expanded its epic lore and broadened its post-apocalyptic setting. While it travels toward the legendary location of New Vegas, the season is not a straight adaptation of that game; instead, it continues to explore ideas of authority and autonomy.

The show skillfully juggles several narrative threads and points of view, from the protagonist's quest for justice to a knight's reckoning with the dogma of the Brotherhood of Steel. The outcome is a deeply layered and utterly engaging addition to the ever-growing wasteland saga.

5. Invincible Season 3

This visceral and heartfelt adult animation show continues its powerful streak in its third outing. The hero faces tremendous pressure on all side: preparing for a coming Viltrumite invasion, mentoring his powered brother, and clashing with his secretive GDA. The story also features some of the most brutally brutal action sequences the series has yet produced.

Mark's bodily and emotional limits are constantly tested. He must contend with opponents more powerful than he is, the consequences of his battles, and the ethical burden of his choices. Excellent arcs for supporting cast members like Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode round out a fantastic installment.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

James Gunn's offbeat superhero series returned with increased importance within the revamped DC canon, and it executes on that count. While it successfully establishes foundations for future cinematic universe stories, it primarily presents a powerful and self-contained {