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What would you do if you had unlimited control? This is a fundamental question explored by all greatest sci-fi and fantasy tales. Imagine if you gained superhuman abilities? Or discovered a revolutionary substance? What about each and every other person became wholly committed to your personal satisfaction? Would you use that influence for the greater good, or would you succumb to your own baser instincts?

These television series listed herein all confront that very theme in unique manners (aside from one key exception). Presented below is our ranking of the 10 top seasons of sci-fi & fantastical television from the past year.

10. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

Despite more than 60 years of stories, Spider-Man continues to be reinvented by new talent. This series offers a refreshing perspective at the character's formative years, skillfully blending classic comic story beats with ideas from the broader Marvel universe to create something which is both new and profoundly compelling.

Instead of being solo or Iron Man as a guide, this iteration of the hero develops a complex partnership with Norman Osborn, who in this story is merely the CEO of Oscorp. Through their dynamic, Peter grows into his own man, internalizing the iconic mantra of great power and great responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Showrunner Vivienne Medrano's boldly transgressive adult musical series, which originated as a fan-funded pilot, fully hit its stride in its sophomore season. Building on the climactic events of the first season, the narrative broadens considerably, centering on the scheming media overlord Vox who seizes control of the situation, igniting a chain of ever-more explosive conflicts that inevitably end in show-stopping song.

While it might not have a one breakout song quite like season one's "Loser, Baby," that's because everything in season 2 being more ambitious. The fight sequences, personal arcs, and above all the music are all elevated. The season moves the main plot forward while delivering plenty of weird, unhinged, and ultimately fun dark fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

Following the acclaimed Netflix series, this series had enormous shoes to fill. After well-documented development challenges, the resulting product demonstrates it was worth the effort. The story centers on Matt Murdock once his secret identity as Daredevil is publicly revealed, making him vulnerable to foes both past and present in a refreshed take of his familiar world.

The first episode is a thrilling return to form, capturing the intense feeling fans loved from the prior incarnation. While the middle chapters explore certain different narrative ground, the first season concludes powerfully, leaving viewers eagerly anticipating a second season.

7. Common Side Effects

A unexpected this year's highlight, this series is essentially a Breaking Bad with a humor of King of the Hill. Helmed by an Adult Swim veteran and comedy Steve Hely, it tells the saga of a nerdy mycologist who discovers a curative mushroom and soon finds himself pursued by everyone from unscrupulous Big Pharma executives to government agents.

Despite being a spoof, the narrative unfolds with the serious atmosphere of a 1970s paranoia thriller. Accentuated by hallucinogenic animation and an eerie musical soundtrack, the story explores deeper mysteries about the mushroom's full capabilities. It's a smart, beautifully animated, and utterly compelling ten-episode season.

6. Fallout Season 2

The acclaimed adaptation of the iconic video game franchise came back with a second season of stories that expanded its epic lore and broadened its nuclear wasteland setting. Although it travels toward the fan-favorite location of New Vegas, the season is not a straight retelling of that game; rather, it continues to explore themes of authority and autonomy.

It expertly balances several narrative threads and points of view, from Lucy's mission for justice to a knight's struggle with the ideology of the Brotherhood of Steel. The result is a rich detailed and utterly absorbing chapter to the ever-growing wasteland saga.

5. Invincible Season 3

The bloody and emotionally charged adult animation show continues its winning streak in its third outing. Mark Grayson faces tremendous challenges on every side: preparing for a looming Viltrumite threat, guiding his young brother, and battling with his secretive GDA. The season once again includes some of the most brutal fight sequences the series has ever produced.

Mark's bodily and emotional endurance are repeatedly pushed. He must contend with foes stronger than he is, the aftermath of his actions, and the ethical weight of his decisions. Excellent storylines for key cast members like Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode complete a fantastic season.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

The director's irreverent superhero series returned with increased significance within the revamped DC canon, and it delivers on that count. Although it successfully establishes foundations for future cinematic universe projects, it also presents a powerful and focused {