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What would you do if you had unlimited ability? This is the fundamental inquiry posed by the greatest sci-fi as well as fantasy narratives. What if you gained extraordinary powers? Or stumbled upon a miraculous 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 own baser impulses?

The television series featured below all explore that very theme in unique manners (with one key exclusion). Outlined below is our countdown of the ten top seasons of science fiction & fantasy television from the past year.

10. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

Even after over 60 years of history, the web-slinger remains reinvented by fresh creative voices. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man delivers a novel look at the hero's early years, skillfully merging essential source material story beats with influences from the broader Marvel universe to create something which is both new and profoundly compelling.

Rather than being alone or Tony Stark as a mentor, this version of Peter Parker forges a evolving partnership with the future Green Goblin, who here is merely the head of Oscorp. Through their dynamic, Peter grows into a true hero, learning the signature mantra of power and great responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Showrunner Vivienne Medrano's boldly transgressive adult musical-comedy show, which sprang from a fan-funded short, fully hit its stride in its sophomore installment. Building on the game-changing revelations of the first season, the story broadens significantly, following the scheming TV demon Vox as he takes command of the situation, igniting a series of ever-more explosive conflicts that inevitably culminate in elaborate musical numbers.

While it may lack a single breakout hit on the level of the first season's "Loser, Baby," this is due to each element in this season being more complex. The action, personal arcs, and above all the music are collectively more sophisticated. The story advances the overarching plot forward while delivering plenty of weird, wild, and ultimately entertaining fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

Following the legendary Netflix show, Daredevil: Born Again had enormous expectations. After significant development challenges, the resulting product demonstrates to be worth the wait. The plot follows Matt Murdock after his dual life as Daredevil is exposed, making him vulnerable to enemies both history and present in a refreshed take of his well-known world.

The premiere is a thrilling return to form, evoking the gritty tone audiences loved from the prior incarnation. Although the subsequent chapters venture into some new narrative ground, the season concludes powerfully, leaving fans keenly awaiting a follow-up season.

7. Common Side Effects

An surprising this year's gem, this show is essentially an animated Breaking Bad with the sensibility of a suburban satire. Helmed by an Adult Swim veteran alongside comedy Steve Hely, the series tells the saga of a mild-mannered fungi expert who finds a curative fungus and soon finds himself hunted by forces including ruthless pharmaceutical CEOs to federal agents.

Despite being a spoof, the narrative plays out with the serious intensity of a classic conspiracy film. Enhanced by hallucinogenic visuals and an eerie musical soundtrack, the plot delves into bigger mysteries about the substance's true effects. It's a smart, visually striking, and completely gripping ten-episode season.

6. Fallout Season 2

This acclaimed adaptation of the iconic gaming franchise came back with a new batch of stories that expanded its epic mystery and expanded its nuclear wasteland world. While it travels toward the fan-favorite location of New Vegas, the season is far from a direct retelling of that title; rather, it further explore themes of authority and freedom.

The show expertly balances multiple narrative threads and perspectives, from the protagonist's mission for justice to a knight's struggle with the ideology of the Brotherhood of Steel. The outcome is a rich detailed and utterly absorbing chapter to the ever-growing Fallout saga.

5. Invincible Season 3

The bloody and heartfelt adult animation show keeps its powerful momentum in its third outing. The hero confronts tremendous challenges on all fronts: preparing for a coming alien invasion, guiding his young brother, and clashing with his secretive Global Defense Agency. The story once again includes some of the most brutally intense fight scenes the show has ever delivered.

The protagonist's bodily and psychological endurance are constantly pushed. He must grapple with opponents stronger than himself, the aftermath of his battles, and the ethical weight of his choices. Excellent arcs for key cast members such as Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode complete a superb season.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

The director's irreverent superhero series returned with elevated significance within the revamped DC universe, and it executes on that fronts. While it successfully establishes foundations for future cinematic universe stories, it primarily presents a resonant and focused {