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What would you do if you had infinite power? This is the core question posed by all best sci-fi and fantastical tales. What if you possessed superhuman abilities? Perhaps discovered a miraculous drug? What about each and every single person was wholly committed to your happiness? Could you wield such influence for good, or would you succumb to your own darker impulses?

The television series featured below all confront this dilemma in unique ways (aside from one notable exception). Presented below is our list of the ten best installments of science fiction & fantasy television from the past year.

10. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

Even after over six decades of history, Spider-Man remains reinterpreted by fresh creative voices. This series delivers a novel look at the hero's formative days, cleverly blending classic comic elements with influences from the broader Marvel universe to create something which is simultaneously new and deeply engaging.

Rather than being alone or Iron Man as a mentor, this version of Peter Parker develops a evolving partnership with Norman Osborn, who in this story is still just the head of Oscorp. Across their dynamic, Peter grows into a true hero, internalizing the signature mantra of great power and great responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Creator Vivienne Medrano's boldly transgressive mature musical series, which sprang from a fan-funded short, truly found its footing in its sophomore season. Building on the climactic events of season 1, the story broadens significantly, following the scheming media overlord Vox who takes control of the narrative, igniting a chain of increasingly dramatic confrontations that inevitably culminate in elaborate song.

Although it might not have a single viral hit quite like season one's "iconic tune," that's because everything in season 2 being increasingly interwoven. The action, personal development, and especially the music are all more sophisticated. The story advances the main storyline dramatically while providing plenty of bizarre, wild, and simply entertaining dark fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

As a successor to the legendary Netflix series, this series had enormous shoes to fill. After well-documented production issues, the final product demonstrates it was worthy of the wait. The plot follows Matt Murdock after his secret identity as Daredevil is publicly revealed, leaving him vulnerable to enemies both past and new threats in a slightly version of his familiar world.

The first episode is a thrilling return to form, evoking the gritty tone fans cherished from the prior series. While the subsequent chapters explore certain different narrative ground, the season concludes on a strong note, setting fans keenly awaiting a follow-up season.

7. Common Side Effects

An surprising this year's gem, this series could be described as an animated Breaking Bad filtered through a humor of a suburban satire. Created by an Adult Swim veteran and comedy Steve Hely, it follows the saga of a nerdy fungi expert who discovers a miraculous fungus and soon finds himself hunted by everyone from ruthless Big Pharma CEOs to federal agents.

Far from being a spoof, the show plays out with the serious atmosphere of a 1970s paranoia film. Accentuated by hallucinogenic visuals and an eerie score, the plot delves into bigger mysteries about the mushroom's true effects. It's a intelligent, beautifully animated, and utterly compelling ten-episode season.

6. Fallout Season 2

The acclaimed series based on the iconic gaming series returned with a second batch of stories that expanded its epic lore and expanded its post-apocalyptic setting. Although it ventures in the direction of the legendary location of New Vegas, the season is far from a direct retelling of that title; rather, it continues to explore themes of authority and autonomy.

It expertly juggles several storylines and perspectives, from Lucy's quest for justice to Maximus's struggle with the ideology of the Brotherhood of Steel. The result is a rich layered and utterly engaging chapter to the expanding wasteland mythology.

5. Invincible Season 3

This visceral and heartfelt animated show keeps its winning streak in season 3. The hero faces immense pressure on every side: training for a looming alien threat, mentoring his young sibling, and clashing with the shadowy GDA. The season also includes some of the most intense fight scenes the series has yet delivered.

Mark's bodily and emotional endurance are constantly pushed. He must grapple with foes stronger than he is, the consequences of his actions, and the moral burden of his choices. Excellent storylines for key cast members such as Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode round out a fantastic installment.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

James Gunn's offbeat anti-hero show returned with elevated importance within the revamped DC canon, and it executes on that fronts. While it effectively establishes groundwork for upcoming DCU stories, it also tells a resonant and focused {