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How would you do with unlimited ability? This is a fundamental inquiry posed by the finest science fiction as well as fantastical narratives. Imagine if you gained extraordinary powers? Or discovered a revolutionary substance? What about each and every other human became dedicated to your personal happiness? Could you use that influence for the greater good, or would you give in to your baser impulses?

These series listed below each explore this dilemma in unique ways (with one notable exception). Outlined below is our ranking of the 10 best seasons of sci-fi and fantastical TV from the past year.

10. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

Even after over six decades of stories, Spider-Man remains reinterpreted by new talent. This series delivers a novel look at the hero's early days, skillfully combining essential comic elements with influences from the broader Marvel universe to craft something which is simultaneously new and deeply engaging.

Instead of being alone or having Tony Stark as a mentor, this iteration of Peter Parker forges a complex partnership with the future Green Goblin, who in this story is merely the head of Oscorp. Across their dynamic, Peter grows into his own man, internalizing the iconic mantra of great power and responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Creator Vivienne Medrano's audacious mature musical show, which originated as a fan-funded short, truly found its footing in its second season. Following the game-changing revelations of season 1, the story expands considerably, centering on the scheming TV demon Vox as he seizes control of the narrative, igniting a chain of ever-more dramatic confrontations that inevitably culminate in elaborate song.

While it might not have a single breakout hit on the level of season one's "Loser, Baby," this is due to each element in season 2 being increasingly ambitious. The action, character arcs, and especially the music are collectively more sophisticated. The story moves the main plot forward while delivering no shortage of weird, wild, and simply entertaining dark fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

As a successor to the acclaimed Netflix show, Daredevil: Born Again had immense expectations. Despite significant production issues, the final show proves it was worthy of the effort. The plot centers on Matt Murdock after his secret identity as Daredevil is publicly revealed, leaving him vulnerable to foes from his past and new threats in a refreshed version of his well-known setting.

The first episode is a thrilling return to form, capturing the gritty feeling fans loved from the prior series. Although the middle chapters explore some new territory, the first season finishes powerfully, leaving fans eagerly anticipating a follow-up season.

7. Common Side Effects

A unexpected this year's gem, this show is essentially a crime saga filtered through a sensibility of King of the Hill. Created by an Adult Swim veteran and writer Steve Hely, the series tells the saga of a nerdy mycologist who discovers a miraculous mushroom and soon finds himself pursued by forces including ruthless Big Pharma CEOs to government authorities.

Despite being a parody, the show plays out with the grave intensity of a classic conspiracy film. Accentuated by hallucinogenic animation and an unnerving score, the story explores deeper mysteries about the substance's full effects. It's a intelligent, visually striking, and completely compelling ten-episode season.

6. Fallout Season 2

The hit series based on the iconic video game franchise returned with a second season of episodes that deepened its epic lore and broadened its nuclear wasteland setting. While it travels in the direction of the legendary location of New Vegas, the season is far from a straight retelling of that title; rather, it further examine ideas of authority and freedom.

The show expertly balances multiple narrative threads and perspectives, from the protagonist's mission for answers to a knight's reckoning with the ideology of the Brotherhood of Steel. The result is a deeply layered and wholly absorbing addition to the ever-growing Fallout mythology.

5. Invincible Season 3

This visceral and heartfelt adult animation series keeps its powerful momentum in its third outing. The hero confronts immense challenges on every fronts: preparing for a looming Viltrumite invasion, guiding his young brother, and clashing with his shadowy Global Defense Agency. The story also includes some of the most brutal fight sequences the series has ever delivered.

The protagonist's bodily and emotional limits are constantly pushed. He must contend with foes more powerful than he is, the consequences of his actions, and the moral burden of his decisions. Standout storylines for supporting characters like Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode round out a superb season.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

The director's offbeat anti-hero series came back with elevated significance within the new DC canon, and it delivers on both count. Although it successfully establishes foundations for upcoming DCU projects, it also tells a resonant and self-contained {