Our Top 10 Science Fiction and Fantasy Series of This Year

How would you do if you had infinite ability? That's a central question explored by the greatest science fiction as well as fantasy narratives. Imagine if you gained extraordinary powers? Or stumbled upon a revolutionary substance? Or if each and every single human was dedicated to your personal happiness? Would you use such influence for the greater good, or would you succumb to your darker impulses?

These television series listed herein each confront this concept in various ways (with a single key exclusion). Outlined here is a list of the 10 best seasons of sci-fi & fantasy TV from 2025.

10. Spider-Man: Your Friendly Neighborhood

A fresh take on Spider-Man
Image: Marvel Animation

Despite more than six decades of history, the web-slinger continues to be reinvented by fresh creative voices. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man delivers a refreshing look at the character's early years, skillfully blending classic comic story beats with influences from the broader Marvel universe to create something which is both fresh and profoundly compelling.

Rather than operating alone or Iron Man as a mentor, this version of the hero develops a evolving partnership with the future Green Goblin, who here is merely the CEO of Oscorp. Across their dynamic, Peter grows into a true hero, internalizing the signature lesson of great power and responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Theatrical chaos in Hell
IMAGE: Animation Studio

Creator Vivienne Medrano's audacious adult musical series, which originated as a fan-funded pilot, truly found its footing in its sophomore installment. Building on the game-changing revelations of the first season, the story expands considerably, centering on the ambitious TV demon Vox who seizes command of the situation, sparking a chain of increasingly dramatic conflicts that naturally end in show-stopping musical numbers.

While it might not have a one breakout song quite like season one's "Loser, Baby," that's because everything in season 2 being increasingly complex. The action, personal development, and especially the music are collectively elevated. The story moves the main plot forward while delivering plenty of weird, unhinged, and ultimately fun dark fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

Matt Murdock in action
Image: Marvel Studios

As a successor to the legendary Netflix show, this series faced immense shoes to fill. Despite well-documented production issues, the resulting product demonstrates to be worth the wait. The story follows Matt Murdock after his dual life as Daredevil is publicly revealed, leaving him a target to enemies from his history and new threats in a slightly version of his well-known setting.

The premiere is a thrilling return to form, evoking the gritty feeling fans loved from the original incarnation. While the subsequent chapters venture into some different narrative ground, the first season finishes powerfully, setting viewers eagerly awaiting a follow-up season.

7. Common Side Effects

Animated characters in a tense scene
Image: Adult Swim

An surprising this year's highlight, this show is essentially an animated Breaking Bad with the humor of a suburban satire. Helmed by Joe Bennett and writer Steve Hely, the series tells the story of a nerdy mycologist who discovers a miraculous fungus and soon finds himself pursued by everyone from unscrupulous pharmaceutical executives to government agents.

Far from being a parody, the narrative unfolds with the grave intensity of a classic paranoia film. Enhanced by trippy animation and an eerie musical soundtrack, the plot delves into bigger questions about the substance's full effects. It's a intelligent, visually striking, and completely gripping ten-episode season.

6. Fallout Season 2

Wasteland landscape from Fallout
Image: Streaming Service

This hit adaptation of the iconic gaming series came back with a second batch of stories that expanded its sprawling lore and expanded its post-apocalyptic world. Although it travels in the direction of the legendary location of New Vegas, the season is far from a straight adaptation of that title; instead, it continues to explore ideas of authority and autonomy.

The show expertly juggles several storylines and perspectives, from Lucy's quest for answers to a knight's struggle with the ideology of the Brotherhood of Steel. The outcome is a deeply detailed and utterly absorbing chapter to the expanding wasteland saga.

5. Invincible Season 3

Mark Grayson in a intense battle
Art: Prime Video

This visceral and heartfelt animated show keeps its winning streak in season 3. Mark Grayson faces immense challenges on all fronts: training for a coming alien threat, guiding his young brother, and battling with his shadowy GDA. The season once again includes some of the most brutal action scenes the show has ever produced.

Mark's bodily and emotional limits are repeatedly pushed. He must grapple with opponents more powerful than himself, the aftermath of his battles, and the moral weight of his decisions. Standout storylines for key cast members like Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode round out a superb installment.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

John Cena in gear
Photo: HBO Max

James Gunn's irreverent superhero series returned with increased importance within the new DC universe, and it executes on that fronts. While it successfully establishes foundations for future DCU stories, it also presents a resonant and self-contained {

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