Our Top 10 Science Fiction and Fantastical Television of This Year

How could you accomplish if you had unlimited control? This is the core inquiry explored by all greatest science fiction as well as fantastical tales. Imagine if you were granted superhuman abilities? Or discovered a life-altering substance? Or if each and every other person became dedicated to your happiness? Would you wield such influence for good, or give in to your darker impulses?

These television series listed herein each explore this concept in various ways (aside from a single notable exclusion). Outlined below is a list of the ten best seasons of sci-fi & fantastical TV from 2025.

10. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

Even after over 60 years of history, the web-slinger is constantly reimagined by fresh creative voices. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man offers a novel perspective at the hero's early days, skillfully merging classic comic story beats with ideas from the broader Marvel universe to create something which is both fresh and deeply engaging.

Instead of operating solo or Iron Man as a mentor, this version of Peter Parker forges a evolving partnership with Norman Osborn, who here is merely the CEO of Oscorp. Across their interactions, Peter becomes his own man, learning the iconic lesson of great power and great responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Showrunner Vivienne Medrano's boldly transgressive adult musical-comedy series, which originated as a fan-funded short, fully hit its stride in its second season. Following the climactic events of the first season, the story broadens significantly, centering on the ambitious TV demon Vox as he takes command of the narrative, igniting a chain of increasingly dramatic conflicts that naturally end in elaborate song.

Although it might not have a one breakout song quite like the first season's "iconic tune," that's because each element in this season being more ambitious. The action, character development, and above all the score and songs are collectively more sophisticated. The story moves the main plot forward while delivering plenty of bizarre, wild, and ultimately fun fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

Following the acclaimed Netflix series, Daredevil: Born Again faced immense shoes to fill. After well-documented production challenges, the resulting product proves it was worthy of the effort. The story centers on Matt Murdock once his secret identity as Daredevil is exposed, leaving him vulnerable to enemies both history and new threats in a refreshed version of his familiar world.

The first episode is a thrilling return to form, capturing the intense tone audiences loved from the prior incarnation. While the subsequent episodes venture into some different narrative ground, the season concludes on a strong note, setting viewers eagerly anticipating a second installment.

7. Common Side Effects

An surprising 2025 gem, this show is essentially an animated Breaking Bad with the sensibility of King of the Hill. Created by Joe Bennett alongside comedy Steve Hely, it follows the story of a nerdy mycologist who finds a curative mushroom and quickly finds himself hunted by everyone from unscrupulous Big Pharma executives to federal authorities.

Far from being a spoof, the narrative plays out with the serious atmosphere of a classic paranoia film. Enhanced by trippy animation and an eerie score, the story explores deeper questions about the substance's full capabilities. It's a intelligent, beautifully animated, and completely compelling first season.

6. Fallout Season 2

The hit series based on the popular video game franchise came back with a second season of episodes that expanded its epic mystery and broadened its nuclear wasteland setting. Although it travels toward the fan-favorite location of New Vegas, the season is not a direct adaptation of that game; rather, it continues to examine ideas of control and autonomy.

The show expertly balances several narrative threads and points of view, from the protagonist's quest for answers to Maximus's struggle with the dogma of the Brotherhood of Steel. The outcome is a deeply layered and utterly engaging chapter to the expanding wasteland saga.

5. Invincible Season 3

This bloody and heartfelt adult animation show keeps its powerful momentum in season 3. The hero faces immense pressure on every side: training for a coming alien invasion, guiding his powered brother, and clashing with the secretive Global Defense Agency. The story also includes some of the most brutal action sequences the show has yet produced.

The protagonist's bodily and emotional endurance are repeatedly pushed. He must grapple with opponents more powerful than he is, the consequences of his actions, and the moral weight of his choices. Excellent storylines for key cast members like Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode round out a fantastic season.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

James Gunn's offbeat anti-hero show came back with elevated significance within the revamped DC universe, and it delivers on that count. While it successfully lays groundwork for upcoming cinematic universe stories, it also tells a resonant and focused {