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What would you do if you had unlimited ability? This is a fundamental inquiry posed by all finest sci-fi as well as fantastical stories. Imagine if you were granted superhuman abilities? Or stumbled upon a miraculous drug? Or if each and every other human became wholly committed to your personal satisfaction? Could you use such power for the greater good, or succumb to your own darker instincts?

These series featured below each explore that very concept in distinct ways (aside from one key exclusion). Outlined below is our ranking of the 10 best installments of science fiction & fantasy TV from the past year.

10. Spider-Man: Your Friendly Neighborhood

Even after more than 60 years of history, the web-slinger is constantly reinvented by fresh talent. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man delivers a refreshing look at the hero's formative years, cleverly blending essential comic story beats with influences from other adaptations to create something which is simultaneously fresh and deeply engaging.

Instead of operating alone or Tony Stark as a guide, this version of Peter Parker develops a evolving partnership with the future Green Goblin, who in this story is still just the head of Oscorp. Across their dynamic, Peter grows into a true hero, learning the iconic lesson of great power and great responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Showrunner Vivienne Medrano's audacious adult musical show, which originated as a crowdfunded pilot, truly hit its stride in its second installment. Following the game-changing revelations of season 1, the story expands significantly, following the scheming TV demon Vox who seizes command of the situation, sparking a series of increasingly explosive conflicts that naturally end in elaborate song.

While it might not have a single breakout hit on the level of season one's "iconic tune," that's because each element in season 2 being increasingly interwoven. The action, character arcs, and above all the score and songs are collectively more sophisticated. The season advances the main storyline dramatically while delivering no shortage of weird, wild, and simply fun fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

Following the legendary Netflix show, this series faced immense shoes to fill. Despite significant development challenges, the resulting show proves to be worthy of the wait. The story follows Matt Murdock after his secret identity as Daredevil is exposed, leaving 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 tone fans loved from the original series. While the middle chapters explore certain new territory, the first season concludes on a strong note, setting fans keenly awaiting a follow-up installment.

7. Common Side Effects

An unexpected this year's gem, this series is essentially a Breaking Bad with a sensibility of King of the Hill. Created by Joe Bennett alongside comedy Steve Hely, it tells the saga of a nerdy mycologist who finds a curative mushroom and soon finds himself pursued by forces including ruthless Big Pharma executives to government authorities.

Despite being a spoof, the show plays out with the grave atmosphere of a 1970s conspiracy thriller. Accentuated by trippy animation and an eerie score, the story delves into deeper questions about the mushroom's true capabilities. It's a smart, beautifully animated, and completely compelling first season.

6. Fallout Season 2

The acclaimed adaptation based on the iconic gaming series came back with a new batch of stories that deepened its epic lore and expanded its nuclear wasteland setting. Although it travels in the direction of the legendary location of New Vegas, the story is far from a straight adaptation of that title; instead, it continues to explore themes of authority and autonomy.

It expertly juggles multiple narrative threads and points of view, from Lucy's mission for answers to a knight's reckoning with the ideology of the Brotherhood of Steel. The result is a rich layered and wholly absorbing chapter to the expanding Fallout mythology.

5. Invincible Season 3

The bloody and emotionally charged adult animation series keeps its powerful momentum in its third outing. The hero faces tremendous challenges on all side: preparing for a looming Viltrumite invasion, mentoring his young brother, and clashing with his secretive Global Defense Agency. The season also includes some of the most brutally intense action sequences the show has ever produced.

The protagonist's physical and emotional endurance are constantly tested. He must contend with opponents stronger than he is, the aftermath of his actions, and the moral burden of his choices. Standout storylines for key cast members like Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode round out a fantastic installment.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

James Gunn's irreverent superhero series returned with increased importance within the new DC universe, and it executes on that count. While it successfully establishes foundations for future cinematic universe stories, it primarily tells a powerful and self-contained {