The Finest 10 Science Fiction & Fantasy Series of This Year

How would you do if you had boundless power? That's a core question explored by all best sci-fi as well as fantasy stories. What if you gained superhuman abilities? Or discovered a revolutionary substance? Or if every single person was wholly committed to your happiness? Would you wield that influence for the greater good, or give in to your own baser impulses?

These series featured herein all confront this dilemma in various manners (aside from one key exception). Presented here is a list of the 10 best installments of sci-fi and fantastical TV from 2025.

10. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

Despite over 60 years of stories, the web-slinger continues to be reimagined by new talent. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man delivers a refreshing look at the character's early days, skillfully blending classic source material story beats with influences from other adaptations to craft something that feels simultaneously fresh and deeply compelling.

Instead of operating alone or having Tony Stark as a mentor, this version of the hero forges a complex partnership with Norman Osborn, who here is merely the head of Oscorp. Across their dynamic, Peter grows into a true hero, learning the signature lesson of power and responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Showrunner Vivienne Medrano's audacious adult musical-comedy series, which originated as a fan-funded pilot, fully came into its own in its sophomore season. Building on the climactic revelations of season 1, the narrative expands significantly, following the ambitious media overlord Vox as he takes command of the situation, igniting a series of increasingly dramatic conflicts that naturally end in elaborate song.

Although it might not have a single viral hit quite like the first season's "Loser, Baby," this is due to everything in season 2 being more ambitious. The fight sequences, personal arcs, and especially the score and songs are all more sophisticated. The story moves the overarching storyline forward while delivering plenty of weird, unhinged, and simply fun fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

Following the acclaimed Netflix show, this series faced immense shoes to fill. After significant development issues, the resulting show demonstrates it was worth the wait. The plot centers on Matt Murdock once his dual life as Daredevil is publicly revealed, leaving him vulnerable to enemies both past and present in a refreshed version of his familiar setting.

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

7. Common Side Effects

A surprising 2025 highlight, this show is essentially an animated crime saga with a sensibility of a suburban satire. Helmed by Joe Bennett and writer Steve Hely, the series tells the story of a nerdy fungi expert who finds a miraculous fungus and quickly finds himself hunted by everyone from ruthless Big Pharma CEOs to government agents.

Despite being a parody, the show plays out with the serious intensity of a classic conspiracy thriller. Accentuated by hallucinogenic visuals and an unnerving musical soundtrack, the plot explores deeper mysteries about the substance's true effects. It's a intelligent, visually striking, and utterly compelling first season.

6. Fallout Season 2

This acclaimed series based on the popular gaming franchise returned with a new batch of stories that expanded its epic lore and expanded its post-apocalyptic setting. Although it travels toward the fan-favorite location of New Vegas, the story is far from a direct retelling of that title; rather, it further examine themes of authority and freedom.

The show skillfully juggles several narrative threads and points of view, from the protagonist's quest for answers to a knight's struggle with the ideology of the Brotherhood of Steel. The outcome is a deeply layered and utterly engaging chapter to the expanding Fallout saga.

5. Invincible Season 3

This visceral and emotionally charged animated series keeps its winning streak in season 3. Mark Grayson faces immense challenges on all fronts: preparing for a coming alien threat, guiding his young sibling, and clashing with his shadowy GDA. The story also includes some of the most intense action scenes the series has ever delivered.

The protagonist's physical and psychological endurance are repeatedly pushed. He must grapple with foes more powerful than himself, the aftermath of his actions, and the ethical burden of his choices. Excellent storylines for key cast members like Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode round out a superb season.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

The director's offbeat anti-hero series returned with increased importance within the revamped DC canon, and it executes on that fronts. Although it successfully lays foundations for future DCU stories, it primarily tells a powerful and focused {