Our Top 10 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Television of 2025

How would you do if you had boundless ability? This is a central question posed by the finest science fiction as well as fantasy stories. What if you were granted extraordinary powers? Perhaps stumbled upon a miraculous substance? Or if each and every other person became wholly committed to your happiness? Could you wield that power for good, or give in to your own baser instincts?

The series featured below each grapple with that very theme in distinct manners (aside from one notable exception). Presented here is a ranking of the 10 most outstanding installments of sci-fi and fantastical TV from the past year.

10. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

Even after over 60 years of history, Spider-Man is constantly reimagined by fresh creative voices. This series offers a refreshing look at the character's early days, skillfully combining classic source material elements with influences from the broader Marvel universe to create something which is simultaneously fresh and deeply engaging.

Rather than being alone or Tony Stark as a mentor, this version of Peter Parker forges a complex relationship with the future Green Goblin, who in this story is merely the CEO of Oscorp. Across their dynamic, Peter grows into his own man, learning the signature mantra of great power and responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Showrunner Vivienne Medrano's boldly transgressive adult musical show, which sprang from a crowdfunded short, fully came into its own in its sophomore installment. Building on the game-changing events of season 1, the story broadens significantly, following the scheming TV demon Vox who takes command of the situation, sparking a series of increasingly dramatic conflicts that inevitably end in show-stopping musical numbers.

While it may lack a single viral song quite like the first season's "iconic tune," this is due to each element in season 2 being more complex. The fight sequences, character development, and above all the score and songs are all elevated. The story moves the main plot forward while providing plenty of weird, unhinged, and simply entertaining dark fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

Following the acclaimed Netflix series, Daredevil: Born Again had enormous expectations. Despite significant development issues, the final show demonstrates to be worthy of the effort. The story follows Matt Murdock once his dual life as Daredevil is exposed, making him vulnerable to foes both history and present in a refreshed version of his familiar world.

The premiere is explosive, capturing the intense tone fans loved from the prior incarnation. Although the subsequent chapters explore some different narrative ground, the season concludes on a strong note, leaving fans eagerly awaiting a follow-up season.

7. Common Side Effects

An unexpected this year's highlight, this series is essentially a crime saga filtered through a sensibility of King of the Hill. Helmed by an Adult Swim veteran and comedy Steve Hely, it tells the story of a mild-mannered fungi expert who finds a curative fungus and soon finds himself hunted by everyone from unscrupulous Big Pharma CEOs to government agents.

Far from being a spoof, the narrative unfolds with the grave atmosphere of a classic conspiracy thriller. Accentuated by trippy visuals and an eerie musical soundtrack, the story explores bigger questions about the substance's full effects. It's a intelligent, beautifully animated, and completely gripping ten-episode season.

6. Fallout Season 2

The hit adaptation based on the popular gaming series returned with a second batch of episodes that deepened its sprawling mystery and expanded its post-apocalyptic setting. Although it ventures in the direction of the fan-favorite location of New Vegas, the season is far from a straight adaptation of that game; rather, it continues to explore themes of control and autonomy.

The show skillfully juggles several storylines and points of view, from the protagonist's quest for answers to a knight's struggle with the ideology of the Brotherhood of Steel. The result is a rich detailed and wholly absorbing chapter to the ever-growing wasteland saga.

5. Invincible Season 3

The bloody and emotionally charged adult animation series keeps its winning streak in season 3. Mark Grayson faces tremendous challenges on all side: preparing for a looming Viltrumite threat, mentoring his young brother, and battling with his shadowy Global Defense Agency. The story also features some of the most brutally brutal action sequences the series has yet delivered.

The protagonist's bodily and emotional endurance are constantly pushed. He must grapple with foes stronger than himself, the aftermath of his actions, and the moral burden of his choices. Excellent storylines for key cast members such as Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode complete a fantastic installment.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

James Gunn's offbeat superhero show returned with elevated importance within the revamped DC universe, and it executes on that count. Although it successfully lays foundations for future cinematic universe stories, it primarily presents a resonant and focused {