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How could you accomplish with boundless control? This is the fundamental question asked by all greatest science fiction as well as fantastical narratives. Imagine if you were granted extraordinary powers? Perhaps discovered a revolutionary substance? What about each and every single person was dedicated to your satisfaction? Would you wield that influence for good, or would you give in to your own baser impulses?

These television series listed below each confront that very theme in distinct ways (aside from one key exclusion). Detailed here is a countdown of the ten best seasons of sci-fi and fantastical TV from the past year.

10. Spider-Man: Your Friendly Neighborhood

Despite over six decades of history, the web-slinger remains reinterpreted by fresh creative voices. This series presents a novel look at the hero's formative years, cleverly merging essential comic elements with influences from other adaptations to create something which is simultaneously new and profoundly engaging.

Rather than being alone or Iron Man as a guide, this version of the hero forges a evolving partnership with Norman Osborn, who here is merely the head of Oscorp. Across their interactions, Peter grows into a true hero, learning the iconic lesson of great power and responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Creator Vivienne Medrano's audacious adult musical series, which sprang from a crowdfunded short, truly came into its own in its sophomore installment. Building on the climactic events of season 1, the story broadens significantly, following the ambitious TV demon Vox who takes control of the narrative, sparking a chain of increasingly explosive conflicts that naturally end in elaborate musical numbers.

While it might not have a single viral hit quite like the first season's "iconic tune," this is due to each element in season 2 being more complex. The fight sequences, personal development, and above all the music are all elevated. The season moves the main storyline dramatically while providing no shortage of weird, wild, and ultimately entertaining dark fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

As a successor to the legendary Netflix series, Daredevil: Born Again faced enormous shoes to fill. After significant development challenges, the final product demonstrates it was worthy of the wait. The plot follows Matt Murdock once his dual life as Daredevil is exposed, making him a target to enemies from his history and new threats in a refreshed version of his well-known setting.

The premiere is a thrilling return to form, capturing the gritty feeling fans loved from the original series. Although the subsequent chapters venture into certain new territory, the season finishes powerfully, setting viewers keenly awaiting a follow-up season.

7. Common Side Effects

An unexpected this year's gem, this series is essentially an animated crime saga filtered through a sensibility of King of the Hill. Created by an Adult Swim veteran alongside comedy Steve Hely, it tells the story of a nerdy fungi expert who finds a curative mushroom and quickly finds himself pursued by forces including ruthless Big Pharma executives to government authorities.

Far from being a spoof, the narrative unfolds with the grave intensity of a 1970s paranoia film. Enhanced by trippy visuals and an unnerving musical soundtrack, the plot delves into deeper questions about the substance's full capabilities. It's a smart, visually striking, and utterly gripping first season.

6. Fallout Season 2

This hit adaptation of the iconic gaming series came back with a second season of episodes that deepened its epic lore and broadened its post-apocalyptic setting. Although it ventures in the direction of the fan-favorite location of New Vegas, the story is not a direct adaptation of that game; rather, it continues to explore themes of control and autonomy.

The show expertly balances multiple narrative threads and perspectives, from the protagonist's mission for answers to Maximus's reckoning with the dogma of the his faction. The result is a rich layered and utterly absorbing chapter to the expanding Fallout saga.

5. Invincible Season 3

The bloody and heartfelt animated series keeps its winning momentum in season 3. The hero faces tremendous pressure on every fronts: preparing for a looming Viltrumite invasion, mentoring his young sibling, and clashing with his shadowy Global Defense Agency. The story once again features some of the most brutally brutal action scenes the series has yet produced.

The protagonist's bodily and emotional limits are repeatedly pushed. He must grapple with opponents more powerful than he is, the aftermath of his actions, and the ethical burden of his choices. Excellent storylines for key cast members like Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode round out a fantastic season.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

The director's irreverent superhero show came back with elevated significance within the new DC universe, and season 2 executes on both count. Although it successfully lays groundwork for future cinematic universe projects, it primarily presents a powerful and self-contained {