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How would you do with boundless ability? That's the central inquiry posed by all best science fiction and fantastical stories. Imagine if you possessed extraordinary powers? Or discovered a revolutionary substance? What about every single person was wholly committed to your personal satisfaction? Could you wield that influence for good, or would you succumb to your baser impulses?

These shows ranked herein all confront that very theme in various ways (with a single key exception). Presented below is a ranking of the ten most outstanding seasons of science fiction & fantasy TV from the past year.

10. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

Despite more than 60 years of history, Spider-Man continues to be reinterpreted by new creative voices. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man delivers a refreshing look at the hero's formative days, cleverly blending classic source material story beats with influences from other adaptations to create something which is simultaneously new and deeply engaging.

Rather than operating solo or having Iron Man as a guide, this iteration of the hero develops a evolving partnership with the future Green Goblin, who here is merely the head of Oscorp. Across their dynamic, Peter becomes his own man, learning the signature lesson of power and responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Creator Vivienne Medrano's audacious mature musical show, which originated as a fan-funded pilot, fully hit its stride in its second season. Building on the climactic revelations of the first season, the story broadens considerably, following the scheming TV demon Vox as he takes command of the narrative, igniting a chain of increasingly explosive conflicts that inevitably culminate in elaborate song.

While it may lack a single breakout hit on the level of the first season's "iconic tune," that's because everything in season 2 being more complex. The fight sequences, personal arcs, and above all the music are all more sophisticated. The story advances the main plot forward while providing plenty of weird, unhinged, and simply fun dark fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

Following the legendary Netflix show, this series had enormous shoes to fill. Despite significant development challenges, the final product demonstrates to be worthy of the effort. The plot follows Matt Murdock once his dual life as Daredevil is publicly revealed, making him vulnerable to enemies from his past and new threats in a slightly take of his familiar world.

The premiere is explosive, evoking the intense tone audiences cherished from the prior incarnation. Although the middle episodes venture into certain new territory, the season concludes powerfully, setting viewers keenly anticipating a second season.

7. Common Side Effects

An unexpected this year's gem, this show is essentially an animated crime saga filtered through a humor of a suburban satire. Created by an Adult Swim veteran alongside writer Steve Hely, it tells the story of a nerdy mycologist who discovers a miraculous fungus and soon finds himself hunted by everyone from unscrupulous pharmaceutical executives to federal authorities.

Far from being a parody, the narrative plays out with the serious atmosphere of a 1970s conspiracy film. Enhanced by hallucinogenic visuals and an eerie musical soundtrack, the plot delves into bigger mysteries about the mushroom's true capabilities. It's a intelligent, visually striking, and completely compelling ten-episode season.

6. Fallout Season 2

The acclaimed series based on the iconic video game franchise came back with a new season of stories that expanded its sprawling lore and expanded its nuclear wasteland world. While it travels 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 examine themes of control and autonomy.

It skillfully juggles several storylines and perspectives, from the protagonist's quest for answers to a knight's struggle with the ideology of the Brotherhood of Steel. The outcome is a rich layered and wholly engaging addition to the ever-growing wasteland saga.

5. Invincible Season 3

The bloody and heartfelt animated series keeps its winning momentum in its third outing. Mark Grayson faces immense challenges on every fronts: training for a coming alien invasion, mentoring his powered brother, and battling with the secretive Global Defense Agency. The season also features some of the most brutally intense action scenes the series has ever produced.

The protagonist's bodily and emotional limits are constantly tested. He must grapple with opponents more powerful than himself, the consequences of his battles, and the ethical burden 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 anti-hero show returned with increased significance within the new DC canon, and season 2 executes on that count. While it effectively lays groundwork for future DCU projects, it also tells a resonant and self-contained {