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How could you accomplish with boundless ability? This is a fundamental question posed by all finest sci-fi and fantastical tales. Imagine if you were granted extraordinary powers? Or stumbled upon a miraculous substance? Or if each and every other person became wholly committed to your satisfaction? Would you wield such influence for the greater good, or would you give in to your baser impulses?

The television series listed below each explore this dilemma in unique ways (aside from a single notable exclusion). Detailed below is a countdown of the ten top installments of science fiction and fantastical television from the past year.

10. Spider-Man: Your Friendly Neighborhood

Even after more than six decades of history, the web-slinger is constantly reimagined by fresh talent. This series offers a refreshing look at the hero's formative days, skillfully merging classic comic story beats with ideas from other adaptations to create something which is simultaneously new and deeply engaging.

Rather than being alone or having Iron Man as a guide, this iteration of Peter Parker develops a complex partnership with the future Green Goblin, who in this story is merely the head of Oscorp. Across their interactions, Peter becomes his own man, learning the iconic lesson of power and responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Creator Vivienne Medrano's audacious mature musical-comedy series, which originated as a fan-funded pilot, fully came into its own in its second season. Following the climactic events of season 1, the story broadens significantly, centering on the ambitious media overlord Vox who seizes command of the narrative, sparking a chain of ever-more explosive conflicts that inevitably end in show-stopping musical numbers.

Although it might not have a single viral song quite like season one's "iconic tune," that's because everything in this season being increasingly ambitious. The action, personal development, and above all the music are collectively elevated. The story moves the overarching plot dramatically while providing no shortage of weird, unhinged, and ultimately entertaining fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

As a successor to the acclaimed Netflix show, Daredevil: Born Again faced enormous expectations. After well-documented development challenges, the final show demonstrates it was worth the effort. The plot centers on Matt Murdock once his dual life as Daredevil is exposed, making him a target to enemies both history and present in a refreshed version of his familiar world.

The first episode is a thrilling return to form, capturing the gritty feeling audiences loved from the prior series. Although the middle episodes venture into certain new narrative ground, the first season finishes powerfully, leaving fans eagerly awaiting a follow-up season.

7. Common Side Effects

A unexpected this year's highlight, this show could be described as a Breaking Bad with the humor of a suburban satire. Helmed by an Adult Swim veteran and comedy Steve Hely, the series tells the story of a nerdy fungi expert who discovers a curative mushroom and quickly finds himself pursued by forces including ruthless Big Pharma executives to government agents.

Far from being a parody, the narrative unfolds with the grave intensity of a classic paranoia film. Accentuated by trippy animation and an unnerving score, the plot delves into bigger mysteries about the substance's true capabilities. It's a smart, beautifully animated, and utterly compelling first season.

6. Fallout Season 2

This hit adaptation based on the iconic gaming franchise came back with a second season of episodes that expanded its epic mystery and expanded its nuclear wasteland world. While it ventures toward the legendary location of New Vegas, the season is not a direct retelling of that title; rather, it further explore ideas of authority and autonomy.

The show skillfully balances several storylines and points of view, from the protagonist's quest for answers to Maximus's struggle with the dogma of the Brotherhood of Steel. The result is a rich detailed and utterly engaging chapter to the ever-growing Fallout saga.

5. Invincible Season 3

The bloody and heartfelt animated series keeps its powerful streak in season 3. The hero faces tremendous pressure on all side: training for a looming alien invasion, guiding his powered brother, and battling with the secretive Global Defense Agency. The season also includes some of the most brutally intense action sequences the series has ever produced.

The protagonist's physical and emotional limits are constantly pushed. He must grapple with opponents more powerful than he is, the aftermath of his actions, and the moral burden of his decisions. Excellent storylines for supporting cast members like Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode round out a superb installment.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

The director's offbeat superhero series returned with increased significance within the revamped DC canon, and season 2 delivers on that fronts. While it effectively establishes foundations for upcoming DCU stories, it primarily presents a resonant and self-contained {