Our Top 10 Science Fiction and Fantastical TV Shows of 2025

How could you accomplish if you had boundless power? That's the central inquiry asked by the greatest sci-fi and fantastical stories. Imagine if you were granted superhuman abilities? Or discovered a miraculous drug? What about every single human became wholly committed to your personal happiness? Could you use that influence for the greater good, or give in to your own darker instincts?

These series listed herein all explore this theme in various ways (with a single key exception). Outlined here is a list of the ten best installments of science fiction & fantastical television from the past year.

10. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

Despite over 60 years of history, the web-slinger is constantly reimagined by new creative voices. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man offers a novel look at the character's early years, cleverly merging classic source material elements with ideas from the broader Marvel universe to create something that feels simultaneously fresh and deeply engaging.

Instead of operating solo or Tony Stark as a guide, this iteration of the hero forges a evolving partnership with the future Green Goblin, who in this story is merely the head of Oscorp. Through their dynamic, Peter becomes his own man, internalizing the iconic mantra of great power and great responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Creator Vivienne Medrano's audacious adult musical series, which sprang from a fan-funded pilot, truly found its footing in its second installment. Following the climactic events of season 1, the story expands significantly, centering on the ambitious media overlord Vox as he takes command of the situation, sparking a series of increasingly explosive confrontations that naturally culminate in show-stopping song.

Although it may lack a one breakout song on the level of the first season's "Loser, Baby," that's because each element in this season being more interwoven. The action, character development, and above all the music are all more sophisticated. The story moves the overarching plot dramatically while delivering no shortage of bizarre, unhinged, and ultimately fun fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

Following the acclaimed Netflix series, Daredevil: Born Again faced enormous shoes to fill. Despite significant production issues, the final show demonstrates to be worthy of the wait. The story follows Matt Murdock once his dual life as Daredevil is publicly revealed, making him vulnerable to foes from his history and new threats in a refreshed take of his familiar world.

The premiere is a thrilling return to form, capturing the gritty tone audiences cherished from the original incarnation. Although the subsequent chapters venture into some new territory, the season concludes on a strong note, leaving viewers keenly anticipating a second installment.

7. Common Side Effects

A surprising this year's gem, this series is essentially a crime saga filtered through a humor of a suburban satire. Created by an Adult Swim veteran alongside comedy Steve Hely, it follows the story of a nerdy mycologist who discovers a curative mushroom and quickly finds himself hunted by everyone from unscrupulous Big Pharma executives to government authorities.

Despite being a spoof, the narrative plays out with the grave intensity of a 1970s conspiracy thriller. Enhanced by hallucinogenic visuals and an unnerving musical soundtrack, the plot delves into bigger questions about the mushroom's true effects. It's a smart, beautifully animated, and completely compelling ten-episode season.

6. Fallout Season 2

The acclaimed adaptation of the popular video game franchise came back with a new batch of stories that expanded its epic mystery and expanded its nuclear wasteland world. Although it ventures toward the fan-favorite location of New Vegas, the season is far from a straight adaptation of that game; rather, it further examine ideas of authority and freedom.

It skillfully balances multiple narrative threads and perspectives, from Lucy's mission for justice to a knight's reckoning with the ideology of the Brotherhood of Steel. The outcome is a rich layered and wholly engaging chapter to the expanding wasteland saga.

5. Invincible Season 3

The visceral and heartfelt adult animation series continues its powerful streak in its third outing. The hero faces immense pressure on every side: training for a looming Viltrumite threat, guiding his young brother, and battling with the shadowy GDA. The story once again features some of the most brutally brutal fight sequences the series has yet delivered.

The protagonist's bodily and emotional limits are repeatedly pushed. He must grapple with opponents stronger than himself, the consequences of his actions, and the ethical weight of his choices. Standout storylines for key cast members like Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode complete a fantastic season.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

James Gunn's irreverent superhero show came back with elevated importance within the new DC universe, and it executes on that fronts. While it effectively lays groundwork for future cinematic universe projects, it primarily presents a powerful and focused {