The Top 10 Sci-Fi and Fantasy TV Shows of This Year

How could you accomplish with boundless power? This is the central inquiry explored by all greatest science fiction and fantastical stories. Imagine if you possessed superhuman abilities? Perhaps discovered a revolutionary drug? Or if each and every single human became dedicated to your happiness? Could you wield that influence for the greater good, or give in to your own baser instincts?

The shows featured below all grapple with that very concept in distinct ways (with a single notable exception). Detailed here is a countdown of the ten best seasons of science fiction and fantastical television from 2025.

10. Spider-Man: Your Friendly Neighborhood

Despite more than 60 years of history, Spider-Man continues to be reinterpreted by fresh talent. This series delivers a novel look at the character's formative years, cleverly blending classic comic elements with influences from the broader Marvel universe to create something which is simultaneously fresh and deeply engaging.

Rather than being solo or having Tony Stark as a guide, this version of the hero forges a complex relationship with Norman Osborn, who in this story is merely the head of Oscorp. Across their interactions, Peter becomes his own man, learning the signature lesson of power and great responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Showrunner Vivienne Medrano's audacious adult musical-comedy show, which sprang from a crowdfunded pilot, fully found its footing in its second installment. Building on the game-changing events of the first season, the story broadens significantly, centering on the ambitious media overlord Vox who takes command of the situation, igniting a chain of ever-more dramatic confrontations that inevitably culminate in elaborate musical numbers.

While it may lack a one breakout hit quite like season one's "Loser, Baby," that's because each element in season 2 being more ambitious. The fight sequences, character development, and above all the music are collectively more sophisticated. The story advances the overarching plot forward while providing plenty of weird, wild, and ultimately entertaining fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

As a successor to the legendary Netflix show, Daredevil: Born Again faced enormous shoes to fill. Despite well-documented development issues, the resulting show proves it was worthy of the wait. The story centers on Matt Murdock once his secret identity as Daredevil is exposed, making him vulnerable to enemies from his history and new threats in a slightly take of his well-known world.

The premiere is a thrilling return to form, evoking the intense feeling audiences cherished from the original incarnation. Although the subsequent chapters explore some different territory, the season finishes on a strong note, leaving viewers eagerly anticipating a follow-up season.

7. Common Side Effects

A surprising 2025 gem, this show could be described as an animated crime saga with a sensibility of King of the Hill. Created by an Adult Swim veteran alongside comedy Steve Hely, it tells the saga of a nerdy mycologist who discovers a miraculous fungus and quickly finds himself hunted by everyone from ruthless pharmaceutical CEOs to federal agents.

Despite being a parody, the narrative unfolds with the grave intensity of a classic conspiracy thriller. Accentuated by hallucinogenic animation and an eerie score, the plot delves into deeper mysteries about the substance's true capabilities. It's a intelligent, visually striking, and completely gripping ten-episode season.

6. Fallout Season 2

This hit adaptation based on the iconic video game series returned with a new season of episodes that deepened its sprawling lore and expanded its post-apocalyptic world. While it travels toward the fan-favorite location of New Vegas, the story is far from a direct adaptation of that game; instead, it continues to examine themes of authority and autonomy.

It expertly balances multiple storylines and perspectives, from the protagonist's mission for answers to a knight's struggle with the ideology of the Brotherhood of Steel. The outcome is a rich layered and utterly absorbing chapter to the expanding wasteland mythology.

5. Invincible Season 3

This visceral and heartfelt animated show keeps its winning streak in season 3. Mark Grayson faces tremendous pressure on every fronts: preparing for a coming alien threat, mentoring his young sibling, and battling with the shadowy Global Defense Agency. The season also features some of the most brutally intense fight sequences the series has ever delivered.

Mark's bodily and emotional endurance are repeatedly pushed. He must contend with foes more powerful than himself, the aftermath of his battles, and the moral burden of his choices. Standout storylines for key characters like Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode complete a fantastic season.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

The director's offbeat anti-hero show returned with increased importance within the new DC universe, and season 2 executes on that count. Although it effectively lays foundations for future cinematic universe stories, it also presents a powerful and focused {