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How could you accomplish if you had infinite ability? That's the fundamental question asked by the best sci-fi as well as fantastical stories. Imagine if you gained superhuman abilities? Or discovered a revolutionary substance? What about every single person was dedicated to your satisfaction? Could you use that influence for the greater good, or give in to your baser impulses?

These series ranked below all confront this concept in unique manners (aside from a single key exception). Outlined here is a ranking of the ten most outstanding installments of science fiction and fantasy television from the past year.

10. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

Despite more than 60 years of history, Spider-Man is constantly reinterpreted by fresh talent. This series presents a refreshing perspective at the character's formative years, cleverly combining classic source material elements with influences from the broader Marvel universe to create something that feels both new and profoundly engaging.

Rather than operating alone or having Tony Stark as a mentor, this iteration of Peter Parker develops a complex partnership with Norman Osborn, who in this story is merely the head of Oscorp. Through their dynamic, Peter becomes a true hero, internalizing the signature lesson of great power and responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Creator Vivienne Medrano's audacious adult musical series, which originated as a crowdfunded pilot, fully came into its own in its second installment. Following the climactic events of season 1, the story expands considerably, centering on the ambitious TV demon Vox as he seizes command of the narrative, sparking a chain of increasingly explosive conflicts that inevitably end in elaborate song.

While it may lack a one viral song on the level of season one's "Loser, Baby," this is due to everything in season 2 being increasingly ambitious. The action, character development, and above all the score and songs are collectively more sophisticated. The story moves the overarching storyline dramatically while providing no shortage of weird, wild, and simply fun fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

As a successor to the acclaimed Netflix show, this series had immense shoes to fill. Despite significant production issues, the final product demonstrates it was worthy of the effort. The story follows Matt Murdock once his secret identity as Daredevil is exposed, making him vulnerable to enemies both past and present in a slightly version of his well-known setting.

The first episode is explosive, evoking the gritty feeling fans loved from the prior series. Although the subsequent chapters venture into certain new territory, the season concludes on a strong note, leaving fans keenly anticipating a follow-up installment.

7. Common Side Effects

A unexpected this year's highlight, this series could be described as an animated crime saga filtered through a humor of King of the Hill. Created by an Adult Swim veteran alongside writer Steve Hely, the series follows the saga of a mild-mannered fungi expert who finds a curative mushroom and soon finds himself hunted by everyone from unscrupulous pharmaceutical executives to government authorities.

Far from being a parody, the show plays out with the grave atmosphere of a 1970s paranoia film. Enhanced by trippy animation and an unnerving score, the plot explores deeper mysteries about the mushroom's full capabilities. It's a intelligent, visually striking, and completely compelling ten-episode season.

6. Fallout Season 2

This hit series based on the iconic gaming franchise came back with a new season of stories that expanded its epic mystery and expanded its nuclear wasteland setting. While it travels in the direction of the fan-favorite location of New Vegas, the season is far from a direct adaptation of that title; instead, it continues to explore ideas of control and freedom.

The show skillfully juggles multiple narrative threads and points of view, from Lucy's mission for answers to a knight's reckoning with the ideology of the his faction. The result is a rich layered and wholly engaging chapter to the expanding wasteland saga.

5. Invincible Season 3

The bloody and emotionally charged adult animation series keeps its powerful momentum in its third outing. Mark Grayson confronts tremendous challenges on all side: preparing for a looming Viltrumite invasion, mentoring his powered brother, and battling with his shadowy GDA. The season once again includes some of the most brutal action sequences the show has ever produced.

Mark's physical and psychological limits are repeatedly pushed. He must grapple with foes more powerful than himself, the consequences of his battles, and the moral weight of his decisions. Standout storylines for supporting characters such as Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode round out a superb installment.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

James Gunn's offbeat anti-hero show returned with elevated importance within the revamped DC universe, and it executes on that fronts. While it successfully establishes groundwork for future cinematic universe projects, it also tells a powerful and self-contained {