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How would you do with boundless power? That's the core inquiry posed by all greatest science fiction as well as fantasy narratives. What if you gained superhuman abilities? Or discovered a miraculous drug? What about each and every other person was dedicated to your satisfaction? Would you wield such influence for good, or would you succumb to your own darker impulses?

These series ranked herein each grapple with that very dilemma in unique manners (with one notable exclusion). Detailed here is our ranking of the 10 most outstanding seasons of science fiction & fantasy television from the past year.

10. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

Despite more than 60 years of stories, the web-slinger is constantly reimagined by fresh creative voices. This series presents a refreshing look at the character's early days, cleverly merging classic source material elements with influences from other adaptations to create something which is simultaneously fresh and deeply engaging.

Rather than being solo or having Iron Man as a guide, this iteration of the hero forges a evolving partnership with the future Green Goblin, who here is merely the CEO of Oscorp. Across their interactions, Peter grows into a true hero, internalizing the iconic mantra of power and responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Showrunner Vivienne Medrano's boldly transgressive mature musical-comedy series, which sprang from a fan-funded short, truly hit its stride in its second season. Following the game-changing revelations of season 1, the story broadens significantly, centering on the ambitious TV demon Vox as he seizes command of the situation, sparking a chain of ever-more dramatic confrontations that naturally end in elaborate song.

Although it may lack a one breakout song on the level of the first season's "Loser, Baby," this is due to everything in season 2 being increasingly ambitious. The fight sequences, personal development, and especially the score and songs are collectively elevated. The story moves the overarching plot dramatically while providing plenty of bizarre, unhinged, and simply entertaining fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

Following the acclaimed Netflix show, Daredevil: Born Again faced immense shoes to fill. After well-documented production challenges, the resulting product proves it was worthy of the effort. The story follows Matt Murdock once his secret identity as Daredevil is publicly revealed, leaving him a target to enemies from his past and present in a refreshed version of his well-known world.

The premiere is explosive, evoking the intense tone fans loved from the prior series. While the subsequent chapters venture into some new narrative ground, the first season concludes powerfully, setting fans keenly awaiting a follow-up season.

7. Common Side Effects

A surprising this year's gem, this show could be described as a Breaking Bad filtered through a humor of King of the Hill. Helmed by an Adult Swim veteran alongside writer Steve Hely, it tells the story of a mild-mannered fungi expert who discovers a curative fungus and soon finds himself hunted by everyone from ruthless Big Pharma CEOs to government agents.

Despite being a parody, the narrative plays out with the serious atmosphere of a classic conspiracy film. Accentuated by trippy animation and an eerie musical soundtrack, the story delves into 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 acclaimed series of the iconic gaming franchise returned with a new season of stories that deepened its epic mystery and expanded its post-apocalyptic setting. Although it ventures toward the fan-favorite location of New Vegas, the story is not a straight adaptation of that game; rather, it continues to explore ideas of authority and freedom.

It skillfully balances multiple narrative threads and points of view, from the protagonist's mission for answers to Maximus's reckoning with the ideology of the his faction. The result is a rich detailed and utterly engaging chapter to the ever-growing wasteland saga.

5. Invincible Season 3

This visceral and heartfelt animated series keeps its winning streak in season 3. The hero faces immense pressure on all side: preparing for a coming Viltrumite threat, mentoring his powered brother, and clashing with his shadowy Global Defense Agency. The story once again includes some of the most brutally brutal action scenes the series has ever delivered.

The protagonist's physical and emotional limits are repeatedly pushed. He must contend with opponents more powerful than himself, the aftermath of his battles, and the ethical burden of his decisions. Standout arcs for supporting cast members such as Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode complete a superb season.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

James Gunn's offbeat superhero show came back with increased significance within the revamped DC universe, and it delivers on both count. Although it effectively establishes foundations for upcoming DCU stories, it also tells a resonant and focused {