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What would you do if you had unlimited power? This is the core inquiry posed by the greatest science fiction as well as fantasy stories. What if you gained extraordinary powers? Or discovered a life-altering drug? What about every other human became wholly committed to your happiness? Would you wield that power for the greater good, or give in to your own darker impulses?

The series featured herein all confront that very theme in unique manners (aside from one key exception). Detailed below is our countdown of the ten most outstanding seasons of sci-fi and fantasy TV from the past year.

10. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

Even after more than six decades of history, Spider-Man continues to be reinvented by new talent. This series offers a refreshing perspective at the character's formative days, cleverly combining classic comic elements with ideas from other adaptations to craft something which is both fresh and profoundly compelling.

Instead of being solo or Tony Stark as a mentor, this version of Peter Parker develops a evolving relationship with the future Green Goblin, who here is still just the head of Oscorp. Through their dynamic, Peter becomes a true hero, learning the signature mantra of great power and great responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Creator Vivienne Medrano's audacious adult musical-comedy series, which originated as a crowdfunded short, fully hit its stride in its second installment. Following the game-changing revelations of season 1, the narrative broadens considerably, centering on the scheming media overlord Vox who takes control of the narrative, igniting a chain of increasingly dramatic confrontations that naturally culminate in show-stopping song.

While it may lack a single viral hit on the level of the first season's "Loser, Baby," that's because everything in season 2 being increasingly complex. The fight sequences, character development, and above all the score and songs are collectively more sophisticated. The season advances the overarching plot dramatically while delivering no shortage of weird, unhinged, and simply entertaining fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

As a successor to the acclaimed Netflix series, this series had immense shoes to fill. After significant production challenges, the final show demonstrates to be worth the wait. The story centers on Matt Murdock after his secret identity as Daredevil is publicly revealed, leaving him a target to enemies both history and present in a refreshed take of his familiar world.

The first episode is a thrilling return to form, evoking the intense tone fans loved from the original incarnation. While the middle episodes explore certain new territory, the first season concludes on a strong note, setting fans keenly anticipating a follow-up installment.

7. Common Side Effects

A surprising this year's gem, this series could be described as an animated Breaking Bad with the humor of King of the Hill. Helmed by Joe Bennett alongside comedy Steve Hely, the series follows the story of a nerdy fungi expert who finds a miraculous mushroom and soon finds himself hunted by everyone from unscrupulous Big Pharma executives to government agents.

Despite being a parody, the narrative unfolds with the serious intensity of a classic paranoia film. Enhanced by trippy animation and an eerie score, the story explores bigger questions about the substance's true effects. It's a smart, visually striking, and completely compelling ten-episode season.

6. Fallout Season 2

The acclaimed series based on the popular gaming franchise returned with a new season of stories that deepened its sprawling mystery and broadened its post-apocalyptic setting. While it travels in the direction of the legendary location of New Vegas, the season is not a straight adaptation of that title; rather, it continues to examine themes of control and autonomy.

It expertly balances multiple narrative threads and points of view, from Lucy's mission for answers to Maximus's reckoning with the dogma of the his faction. The outcome is a deeply layered and utterly engaging chapter to the expanding Fallout mythology.

5. Invincible Season 3

The visceral and heartfelt adult animation series keeps its winning streak in season 3. Mark Grayson confronts tremendous pressure on every fronts: training for a coming Viltrumite invasion, mentoring his powered sibling, and clashing with the secretive GDA. The story also features some of the most brutally brutal fight sequences the show has ever produced.

Mark's physical and emotional limits are constantly tested. He must contend with opponents more powerful than he is, the aftermath of his battles, and the ethical weight of his decisions. Standout storylines for supporting characters like Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode complete a fantastic installment.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

The director's irreverent anti-hero series came back with increased significance within the new DC universe, and it executes on both fronts. While it successfully lays groundwork for upcoming cinematic universe projects, it primarily presents a powerful and self-contained {