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What could you accomplish with infinite power? That's the core question explored by the best science fiction as well as fantastical tales. Imagine if you were granted superhuman abilities? Perhaps discovered a revolutionary drug? Or if every other human was wholly committed to your personal happiness? Could you use that influence for good, or give in to your own darker impulses?

These shows featured herein all confront this dilemma in distinct manners (aside from a single key exception). Outlined below is a countdown of the 10 top seasons of sci-fi & fantastical television from the past year.

10. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

Despite more than six decades of history, the web-slinger continues to be reinvented by fresh creative voices. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man delivers a novel perspective at the character's formative days, cleverly combining essential comic elements with influences from the broader Marvel universe to create something that feels simultaneously fresh and deeply engaging.

Instead of operating solo or Iron Man as a guide, this version of the hero develops a evolving relationship with Norman Osborn, who in this story is still just the head of Oscorp. Through their dynamic, Peter becomes a true hero, learning the signature mantra of great power and great responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Creator Vivienne Medrano's boldly transgressive adult musical-comedy show, which sprang from a crowdfunded pilot, fully hit its stride in its second installment. Building on the climactic events of season 1, the narrative broadens significantly, centering on the ambitious TV demon Vox as he takes command of the situation, sparking a series of increasingly dramatic conflicts that inevitably end in elaborate musical numbers.

Although it might not have a single viral song on the level of season one's "iconic tune," this is due to each element in this season being increasingly interwoven. The action, character development, and especially the music are all more sophisticated. The story moves the main plot forward while providing plenty of bizarre, wild, and simply fun dark fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

Following the legendary Netflix show, Daredevil: Born Again had immense expectations. Despite well-documented development issues, the final show proves to be worth the effort. The plot centers on Matt Murdock after his dual life as Daredevil is publicly revealed, making him vulnerable to foes from his past and present in a slightly version of his familiar world.

The first episode is a thrilling return to form, evoking the intense tone audiences cherished from the original series. While the subsequent episodes venture into some new territory, the first season concludes on a strong note, leaving viewers eagerly anticipating a second installment.

7. Common Side Effects

An surprising this year's highlight, this series could be described as a crime saga with a humor of King of the Hill. Created by Joe Bennett alongside comedy Steve Hely, the series tells the story of a mild-mannered fungi expert who finds a miraculous fungus and soon finds himself pursued by everyone from ruthless Big Pharma CEOs to government authorities.

Despite being a spoof, the show unfolds with the grave atmosphere of a classic paranoia thriller. Enhanced by trippy animation and an unnerving musical soundtrack, the story delves into bigger questions about the substance's full effects. It's a smart, beautifully animated, and completely gripping first season.

6. Fallout Season 2

This hit series of the popular gaming franchise came back with a second season of stories that deepened its epic mystery and broadened its nuclear wasteland world. Although it travels in the direction of the fan-favorite location of New Vegas, the story is far from a straight retelling of that game; rather, it further explore themes of authority and freedom.

The show expertly balances multiple narrative threads and perspectives, from Lucy's quest for answers to Maximus's reckoning with the dogma of the his faction. The outcome is a rich layered and wholly engaging addition to the ever-growing wasteland mythology.

5. Invincible Season 3

The bloody and heartfelt animated series keeps its winning streak in its third outing. Mark Grayson confronts immense pressure on all side: preparing for a looming alien threat, mentoring his young brother, and battling with the secretive GDA. The story once again features some of the most brutally brutal fight scenes the series has yet delivered.

The protagonist's physical and emotional endurance are repeatedly pushed. He must grapple with foes more powerful than he is, the consequences of his actions, and the moral burden of his choices. Standout arcs for key characters like Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode round out a superb installment.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

The director's offbeat anti-hero series returned with elevated importance within the new DC canon, and it executes on that fronts. While it successfully establishes foundations for upcoming DCU stories, it also presents a resonant and self-contained {