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How would you do with boundless power? This is the fundamental question posed by all greatest science fiction as well as fantastical tales. What if you were granted superhuman abilities? Perhaps stumbled upon a revolutionary substance? What about every single human was wholly committed to your satisfaction? Would you wield that power for the greater good, or would you give in to your baser instincts?

These series listed herein all explore this dilemma in distinct manners (with a single notable exception). Outlined here is a ranking of the 10 most outstanding installments of science fiction & fantasy television from the past year.

10. Spider-Man: Your Friendly Neighborhood

Despite more than six decades of history, the web-slinger remains reinterpreted by fresh creative voices. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man offers a novel look at the hero's early days, cleverly combining essential comic story beats with ideas from other adaptations to create something that feels both new and profoundly engaging.

Instead of being solo or having Tony Stark as a guide, this iteration of Peter Parker develops a complex partnership with Norman Osborn, who in this story is still just the CEO of Oscorp. Through their interactions, Peter becomes his own man, internalizing the iconic lesson of power and responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Showrunner Vivienne Medrano's audacious adult musical-comedy series, which originated as a crowdfunded short, fully came into its own in its second season. Building on the game-changing revelations of the first season, the narrative broadens significantly, centering on the scheming TV demon Vox as he takes command of the narrative, sparking a chain of increasingly dramatic confrontations that inevitably end in show-stopping song.

Although it may lack a one breakout hit quite like season one's "iconic tune," this is due to everything in this season being more complex. The fight sequences, character development, and especially the music are all more sophisticated. The season moves the main storyline forward while delivering plenty of weird, wild, and ultimately entertaining dark fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

As a successor to the acclaimed Netflix series, Daredevil: Born Again faced immense shoes to fill. After well-documented development issues, the resulting product demonstrates it was worthy of the effort. 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 slightly version of his well-known world.

The first episode is a thrilling return to form, evoking the gritty feeling fans loved from the prior series. While the subsequent episodes explore some new narrative ground, the season finishes on a strong note, leaving fans keenly awaiting a second installment.

7. Common Side Effects

An surprising this year's gem, this series could be described as an animated crime saga filtered through the sensibility of a suburban satire. Helmed by Joe Bennett and writer Steve Hely, the series follows the saga of a nerdy fungi expert who finds a curative fungus and quickly finds himself hunted by everyone from ruthless pharmaceutical executives to federal agents.

Far from being a spoof, the show plays out with the serious intensity of a classic paranoia thriller. Enhanced by hallucinogenic visuals and an unnerving score, the story explores 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 based on the popular gaming series returned with a second batch of episodes that expanded its sprawling lore and broadened its nuclear wasteland world. While it travels in the direction of the fan-favorite location of New Vegas, the story is not a direct adaptation of that title; instead, it further examine ideas of authority and freedom.

The show expertly balances several narrative threads and points of view, from the protagonist's quest for justice to a knight's reckoning with the dogma of the his faction. The outcome is a rich detailed and wholly engaging chapter to the expanding wasteland mythology.

5. Invincible Season 3

This visceral and heartfelt adult animation show continues its powerful streak in its third outing. The hero confronts immense challenges on every fronts: training for a looming alien invasion, mentoring his powered brother, and clashing with the shadowy Global Defense Agency. The story once again features some of the most brutally brutal fight scenes the series has ever delivered.

The protagonist's bodily and psychological endurance are repeatedly pushed. He must contend with foes stronger than himself, the aftermath of his actions, and the moral burden of his decisions. Excellent arcs for key characters such as Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode complete a fantastic season.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

James Gunn's offbeat superhero show returned with elevated importance within the new DC universe, and it executes on that fronts. While it successfully establishes foundations for upcoming DCU projects, it also tells a resonant and self-contained {