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What could you accomplish with infinite control? This is a core question asked by the greatest sci-fi as well as fantastical stories. What if you gained superhuman abilities? Perhaps discovered a revolutionary substance? Or if each and every single person became wholly committed to your satisfaction? Could you wield that power for the greater good, or succumb to your darker impulses?

These shows featured below each explore that very dilemma in various manners (aside from one notable exclusion). Presented below is a ranking of the 10 top seasons of science fiction & fantasy TV from the past year.

10. Spider-Man: Your Friendly Neighborhood

Despite over six decades of history, the web-slinger remains reimagined by new creative voices. This series offers a novel perspective at the character's early years, skillfully combining classic source material elements with influences from the broader Marvel universe to craft something which is both fresh and deeply engaging.

Instead of operating solo or Iron Man as a guide, this version of Peter Parker forges a evolving partnership with Norman Osborn, who in this story is still just the CEO of Oscorp. Through their interactions, Peter grows into his own man, learning the signature lesson of great power and great responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Showrunner Vivienne Medrano's audacious mature musical series, which originated as a crowdfunded pilot, fully found its footing in its second season. Following the climactic revelations of the first season, the story broadens considerably, centering on the scheming media overlord Vox as he takes control of the narrative, igniting a series of ever-more dramatic confrontations that naturally culminate in show-stopping musical numbers.

Although it may lack a one viral song on the level of the first season's "Loser, Baby," that's because everything in this season being increasingly ambitious. The action, character development, and especially the score and songs are all more sophisticated. The story moves the main storyline forward while delivering no shortage of weird, unhinged, and ultimately fun dark fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

Following the acclaimed Netflix series, Daredevil: Born Again had enormous expectations. Despite significant development challenges, the final show proves to be worthy of the effort. The plot centers on Matt Murdock once his dual life as Daredevil is publicly revealed, making him vulnerable to foes from his past and new threats in a refreshed version of his familiar world.

The premiere is a thrilling return to form, capturing the gritty feeling fans loved from the original incarnation. Although the subsequent chapters venture into certain different territory, the first season finishes powerfully, setting viewers eagerly anticipating a follow-up installment.

7. Common Side Effects

A surprising this year's gem, this show is essentially a crime saga filtered through a sensibility of a suburban satire. Created by Joe Bennett and writer Steve Hely, the series follows the story of a nerdy fungi expert who finds a curative mushroom and quickly finds himself hunted by forces including unscrupulous pharmaceutical CEOs to federal agents.

Despite being a parody, the narrative unfolds with the serious intensity of a 1970s conspiracy thriller. Enhanced by hallucinogenic visuals and an unnerving score, the plot explores bigger mysteries about the substance's true effects. It's a smart, beautifully animated, and utterly gripping first season.

6. Fallout Season 2

The acclaimed adaptation of the iconic video game series returned with a new season of stories that deepened its sprawling lore and expanded its post-apocalyptic setting. Although it ventures in the direction of the fan-favorite location of New Vegas, the season is far from a straight retelling of that game; rather, it further explore ideas of authority and freedom.

The show skillfully balances multiple narrative threads and points of view, from Lucy's quest for justice to a knight's reckoning with the ideology of the Brotherhood of Steel. The result is a deeply layered and wholly engaging addition to the expanding Fallout mythology.

5. Invincible Season 3

This visceral and emotionally charged animated series keeps its winning streak in its third outing. The hero confronts immense challenges on all side: training for a coming alien threat, mentoring his powered sibling, and clashing with his secretive Global Defense Agency. The season once again includes some of the most brutally intense fight sequences the show has yet delivered.

The protagonist's bodily and emotional endurance are repeatedly tested. He must grapple with foes more powerful than himself, the consequences of his actions, and the ethical weight of his decisions. Standout storylines for key characters like Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode complete a superb season.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

The director's offbeat superhero series came back with increased significance within the new DC canon, and season 2 executes on both count. Although it successfully lays foundations for upcoming cinematic universe stories, it also tells a resonant and self-contained {