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What could you accomplish if you had boundless control? This is the fundamental question posed by all finest sci-fi as well as fantasy tales. What if you possessed superhuman abilities? Perhaps stumbled upon a miraculous substance? Or if each and every other human became dedicated to your satisfaction? Could you use such power for the greater good, or succumb to your baser impulses?

These shows featured below all explore this theme in distinct ways (with a single key exclusion). Detailed below is a list of the 10 best seasons of science fiction and fantasy TV from the past year.

10. Spider-Man: Your Friendly Neighborhood

Even after more than 60 years of stories, the web-slinger remains reinvented by fresh creative voices. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man presents a refreshing perspective at the hero's early years, skillfully blending essential source material story beats with ideas from the broader Marvel universe to craft something that feels simultaneously fresh and deeply engaging.

Instead of being solo or Tony Stark as a mentor, this version of the hero forges a complex relationship with the future Green Goblin, who here is merely the head 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-comedy show, which sprang from a fan-funded pilot, truly found its footing in its sophomore installment. Following the climactic revelations of season 1, the narrative expands significantly, following the ambitious TV demon Vox as he takes control of the situation, sparking a chain of increasingly explosive confrontations that naturally culminate in show-stopping song.

Although it might not have a single breakout song on the level of season one's "Loser, Baby," this is due to each element in this season being increasingly ambitious. The action, personal arcs, and especially the music are all more sophisticated. The season advances the overarching storyline dramatically while providing plenty of bizarre, unhinged, and simply entertaining fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

As a successor to the legendary Netflix series, Daredevil: Born Again had immense shoes to fill. Despite significant development issues, the final product demonstrates to be worth the wait. The plot follows Matt Murdock once his dual life as Daredevil is publicly revealed, leaving him a target to foes both history and new threats in a slightly take of his well-known world.

The first episode is explosive, evoking the gritty feeling audiences loved from the prior incarnation. While the subsequent episodes venture into certain different territory, the season concludes on a strong note, setting fans keenly anticipating a second installment.

7. Common Side Effects

An surprising this year's highlight, this show could be described as a Breaking Bad filtered through the humor of King of the Hill. Created by Joe Bennett and comedy Steve Hely, it follows the saga of a nerdy fungi expert who discovers a miraculous mushroom and soon finds himself hunted by forces including ruthless pharmaceutical CEOs to federal agents.

Far from being a parody, the narrative plays out with the grave intensity of a 1970s paranoia thriller. Accentuated by trippy visuals and an eerie musical soundtrack, the plot delves into bigger questions about the substance's full effects. It's a smart, beautifully animated, and completely compelling first season.

6. Fallout Season 2

This hit series of the popular gaming franchise came back with a second season of stories that expanded its epic mystery and expanded its post-apocalyptic setting. Although it ventures in the direction of the legendary location of New Vegas, the season is not a straight adaptation of that title; instead, it further explore themes of control and autonomy.

It skillfully juggles several storylines and points of view, from the protagonist's quest for justice to a knight's reckoning with the dogma of the his faction. The outcome is a rich detailed and wholly absorbing chapter to the expanding wasteland mythology.

5. Invincible Season 3

The visceral and heartfelt animated series keeps its powerful momentum in its third outing. The hero confronts immense pressure on every fronts: training for a coming alien invasion, guiding his powered brother, and battling with his secretive Global Defense Agency. The season also includes some of the most brutally intense action sequences the series has ever produced.

The protagonist's bodily and emotional limits are repeatedly tested. He must contend with opponents more powerful than himself, the aftermath of his battles, and the ethical burden of his choices. Excellent arcs for supporting cast members like Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode complete a superb installment.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

The director's offbeat superhero series came back with increased importance within the new DC canon, and it delivers on both fronts. While it effectively lays groundwork for future DCU projects, it also presents a powerful and focused {