Our Best 10 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Television of This Year

What would you do if you had boundless power? This is the central question asked by all best sci-fi as well as fantasy narratives. Imagine if you gained extraordinary powers? Or stumbled upon a life-altering drug? What about each and every other person was dedicated to your satisfaction? Could you use such influence for good, or give in to your own darker instincts?

The television series listed below each grapple with this concept in distinct manners (aside from a single key exclusion). Outlined below is a list of the ten best seasons of science fiction and fantasy TV from 2025.

10. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

Despite more than six decades of history, Spider-Man continues to be reinterpreted by new talent. This series delivers a refreshing perspective at the character's formative years, skillfully blending essential source material story beats with ideas from other adaptations to craft something which is both fresh and profoundly engaging.

Rather than operating alone or Iron Man as a mentor, this iteration of Peter Parker develops a evolving relationship with Norman Osborn, who here is still just the CEO of Oscorp. Through their interactions, Peter becomes a true hero, internalizing the iconic lesson of power and great responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Showrunner Vivienne Medrano's audacious adult musical-comedy show, which originated as a crowdfunded short, truly hit its stride in its sophomore season. Building on the game-changing events of season 1, the story broadens significantly, centering on the ambitious media overlord Vox who takes command of the situation, sparking a chain of increasingly dramatic confrontations that naturally culminate in show-stopping musical numbers.

While it might not have a one viral song quite like season one's "iconic tune," that's because each element in this season being more interwoven. The action, character development, and above all the score and songs are all elevated. The story moves the main plot dramatically while delivering no shortage of bizarre, unhinged, and simply entertaining fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

Following the acclaimed Netflix series, Daredevil: Born Again had enormous expectations. After significant production challenges, the resulting product demonstrates it was worthy of the effort. The story centers on Matt Murdock after his dual life as Daredevil is exposed, making him a target to foes both history and new threats in a refreshed take of his familiar world.

The premiere is a thrilling return to form, capturing the intense feeling fans loved from the prior series. Although the subsequent episodes explore some new narrative ground, the first season finishes on a strong note, setting viewers keenly awaiting a second season.

7. Common Side Effects

An unexpected 2025 gem, this series could be described as an animated crime saga with the sensibility of a suburban satire. Helmed by an Adult Swim veteran alongside writer Steve Hely, the series tells the saga of a mild-mannered fungi expert who finds a curative fungus and soon finds himself hunted by everyone from unscrupulous Big Pharma CEOs to federal authorities.

Far from being a parody, the show unfolds with the grave intensity of a 1970s conspiracy thriller. Accentuated by hallucinogenic 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 gripping ten-episode season.

6. Fallout Season 2

The acclaimed adaptation of the iconic gaming series came back with a new season of episodes that deepened its epic lore and expanded its nuclear wasteland setting. While it travels in the direction of the fan-favorite location of New Vegas, the season is not a direct adaptation of that game; instead, it continues to explore ideas of control and autonomy.

It expertly balances several storylines and perspectives, from the protagonist's quest for answers to a knight's struggle with the dogma of the his faction. The outcome is a rich detailed and wholly engaging addition to the expanding Fallout mythology.

5. Invincible Season 3

This visceral and heartfelt adult animation series keeps its winning momentum in season 3. Mark Grayson confronts tremendous pressure on every fronts: training for a coming alien threat, guiding his powered sibling, and battling with the shadowy Global Defense Agency. The story also features some of the most brutally brutal action sequences the show has yet produced.

Mark's bodily and psychological limits are repeatedly pushed. He must grapple with foes stronger than himself, the consequences of his battles, and the moral weight of his choices. Standout arcs for supporting cast members like Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode round out a fantastic installment.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

The director's offbeat anti-hero series came back with increased significance within the revamped DC universe, and it delivers on both count. While it successfully establishes foundations for upcoming cinematic universe stories, it primarily tells a powerful and self-contained {