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How could you accomplish with unlimited control? This is a core question asked by all best sci-fi and fantastical tales. What if you possessed extraordinary powers? Or discovered a revolutionary substance? What about each and every other person became dedicated to your personal happiness? Would you use that power for good, or succumb to your own baser impulses?

The series listed herein all confront that very concept in various manners (with one notable exception). Presented below is a countdown of the ten best seasons of sci-fi & fantasy TV from the past year.

10. Spider-Man: Your Friendly Neighborhood

Even after more than six decades of stories, the web-slinger remains reinterpreted by fresh creative voices. This series delivers a refreshing perspective at the character's formative days, skillfully combining classic comic story beats with ideas from the broader Marvel universe to create something which is simultaneously fresh and deeply engaging.

Rather than operating solo or Iron Man as a mentor, this iteration of Peter Parker forges a complex relationship with the future Green Goblin, who in this story is still just the CEO of Oscorp. Through their interactions, Peter becomes a true hero, internalizing the signature lesson of great power and great responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Showrunner Vivienne Medrano's audacious adult musical series, which sprang from a fan-funded pilot, fully hit its stride in its sophomore installment. Following the game-changing events of season 1, the narrative broadens significantly, following the ambitious TV demon Vox who takes command of the narrative, igniting a chain of ever-more dramatic conflicts that naturally culminate in elaborate musical numbers.

Although it might not have a single breakout hit quite like season one's "iconic tune," this is due to each element in this season being more interwoven. The fight sequences, personal arcs, and above all the score and songs are collectively elevated. The season moves the overarching plot forward while delivering plenty of bizarre, wild, and simply entertaining dark fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

As a successor to the acclaimed Netflix show, Daredevil: Born Again faced immense expectations. Despite significant development issues, the final product demonstrates to be worthy of the wait. The plot centers on Matt Murdock once his secret identity as Daredevil is exposed, making him vulnerable to foes both past and new threats in a refreshed version of his well-known world.

The first episode is a thrilling return to form, capturing the intense feeling audiences cherished from the prior series. While the subsequent episodes explore certain different narrative ground, the season concludes on a strong note, setting viewers keenly anticipating a second installment.

7. Common Side Effects

An surprising this year's highlight, this series could be described as a Breaking Bad with the sensibility of a suburban satire. Created by an Adult Swim veteran alongside writer Steve Hely, the series follows the saga of a nerdy mycologist who discovers a curative mushroom and quickly finds himself pursued by everyone from ruthless pharmaceutical executives to federal authorities.

Despite being a spoof, the narrative unfolds with the grave intensity of a 1970s paranoia thriller. Enhanced by hallucinogenic visuals and an unnerving score, the plot delves into bigger questions about the substance's true capabilities. It's a intelligent, beautifully animated, and utterly compelling first season.

6. Fallout Season 2

This hit series based on the iconic gaming series came back with a second batch of stories that deepened its sprawling lore and broadened its post-apocalyptic setting. While it ventures in the direction of the fan-favorite location of New Vegas, the story is not a direct retelling of that game; rather, it further explore ideas of authority and freedom.

The show skillfully balances several storylines and points of view, from Lucy's mission for answers to Maximus's reckoning with the ideology of the Brotherhood of Steel. The outcome is a deeply detailed and utterly absorbing addition to the expanding Fallout saga.

5. Invincible Season 3

This visceral and heartfelt animated series keeps its winning streak in its third outing. The hero faces immense pressure on all side: training for a coming Viltrumite threat, mentoring his young brother, and clashing with his secretive Global Defense Agency. The season once again features some of the most brutally intense fight sequences the show has yet produced.

The protagonist's physical and psychological limits are repeatedly tested. He must grapple with foes more powerful than himself, the consequences of his actions, and the moral burden of his choices. Standout arcs for key cast members like Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode complete a fantastic season.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

James Gunn's irreverent superhero series came back with increased significance within the new DC universe, and it executes on that fronts. Although it effectively lays foundations for future DCU projects, it primarily tells a powerful and self-contained {