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How would you do with infinite control? This is a core question asked by all greatest sci-fi and fantastical tales. Imagine if you gained extraordinary powers? Perhaps discovered a revolutionary substance? Or if each and every single human became dedicated to your personal satisfaction? Could you use that power for the greater good, or would you give in to your own darker instincts?

The television series ranked herein each grapple with this dilemma in various ways (with a single notable exception). Presented here is our ranking of the ten top seasons of science fiction & fantasy television from the past year.

10. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

Despite more than six decades of stories, the web-slinger continues to be reinterpreted by new creative voices. This series delivers a refreshing perspective at the hero's formative days, skillfully blending essential comic story beats with ideas from the broader Marvel universe to craft something which is simultaneously new and profoundly engaging.

Rather than being alone or Tony Stark as a mentor, this version of Peter Parker develops a complex relationship with Norman Osborn, who in this story is merely the CEO of Oscorp. Across their interactions, Peter grows into his own man, learning the iconic mantra of great power and great responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Showrunner Vivienne Medrano's boldly transgressive mature musical series, which sprang from a fan-funded short, truly hit its stride in its sophomore season. Building on the climactic events of season 1, the narrative broadens significantly, centering on the ambitious media overlord Vox who takes command of the situation, igniting a chain of increasingly dramatic confrontations that inevitably culminate in elaborate song.

Although it might not have a one breakout song quite like season one's "iconic tune," that's because each element in season 2 being more interwoven. The fight sequences, personal arcs, and above all the music are collectively more sophisticated. The season advances the overarching plot forward while providing plenty of weird, unhinged, and ultimately entertaining dark fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

As a successor to the legendary Netflix series, this series had enormous expectations. After significant development issues, the final product proves it was worth the wait. The plot follows Matt Murdock after his dual life as Daredevil is publicly revealed, leaving him a target to foes both history and new threats in a refreshed take of his familiar setting.

The first episode is a thrilling return to form, evoking the intense tone audiences cherished from the prior series. Although the middle episodes venture into some new territory, the first season finishes on a strong note, setting viewers keenly anticipating a second installment.

7. Common Side Effects

An unexpected this year's gem, this series could be described as a Breaking Bad filtered through the humor of a suburban satire. Created by Joe Bennett and writer Steve Hely, the series follows the saga of a nerdy fungi expert who discovers a miraculous fungus and quickly finds himself hunted by everyone from ruthless pharmaceutical executives to federal authorities.

Despite being a spoof, the narrative plays out with the grave intensity of a 1970s paranoia thriller. Accentuated by trippy visuals and an eerie score, the plot delves into bigger mysteries about the mushroom's true effects. It's a smart, beautifully animated, and utterly gripping ten-episode season.

6. Fallout Season 2

This acclaimed adaptation of the popular gaming series came back with a second season of episodes that deepened its sprawling mystery and expanded its post-apocalyptic world. Although it travels toward the fan-favorite location of New Vegas, the season is far from a straight adaptation of that title; instead, it further explore themes of control and freedom.

It skillfully juggles several narrative threads and points of view, from Lucy's quest for justice to Maximus's reckoning with the dogma of the his faction. The outcome is a deeply layered and wholly absorbing chapter to the expanding Fallout mythology.

5. Invincible Season 3

This bloody and emotionally charged adult animation series keeps its powerful streak in its third outing. The hero confronts tremendous pressure on every side: training for a looming Viltrumite threat, mentoring his young brother, and clashing with his shadowy GDA. The story once again features some of the most brutally brutal action sequences the show has yet delivered.

The protagonist's bodily and emotional limits are constantly tested. He must contend with opponents stronger than he is, the aftermath of his battles, and the moral weight of his decisions. Standout storylines for supporting cast members such as Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode round out a superb season.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

James Gunn's offbeat superhero series returned with increased significance within the new DC canon, and it executes on that count. Although it successfully establishes foundations for future DCU stories, it primarily presents a resonant and focused {