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What would you do with unlimited control? This is a central inquiry explored by the best science fiction as well as fantastical narratives. What if you were granted superhuman abilities? Perhaps discovered a revolutionary drug? Or if each and every single person became wholly committed to your personal satisfaction? Could you wield such power for the greater good, or would you give in to your own darker impulses?

The series listed below all grapple with this theme in various manners (aside from one notable exclusion). Detailed below is a countdown of the 10 best seasons of science fiction and fantasy TV from the past year.

10. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

Despite over 60 years of stories, Spider-Man remains reinterpreted by fresh creative voices. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man offers a refreshing perspective at the character's early years, cleverly blending classic comic elements with ideas from the broader Marvel universe to craft something which is both new and profoundly compelling.

Rather than operating solo or Iron Man as a guide, this iteration of the hero forges a complex partnership with the future Green Goblin, who here is still just the head of Oscorp. Through their interactions, Peter grows into his own man, learning the iconic mantra of power and great responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Creator Vivienne Medrano's audacious adult musical-comedy series, which originated as a fan-funded short, fully came into its own in its second installment. Building on the game-changing events of the first season, the narrative broadens considerably, centering on the ambitious media overlord Vox who seizes command of the narrative, igniting a series of increasingly explosive confrontations that inevitably culminate in show-stopping musical numbers.

While it may lack a single breakout song quite like season one's "iconic tune," this is due to each element in season 2 being more interwoven. The action, personal arcs, and especially the music are all more sophisticated. The story moves the overarching plot forward while delivering no shortage of weird, unhinged, and simply fun dark fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

Following the acclaimed Netflix show, this series faced enormous shoes to fill. After well-documented development challenges, the resulting show proves it was worth the wait. The story centers on Matt Murdock after his secret identity as Daredevil is publicly revealed, making him vulnerable to foes both history and new threats in a slightly version of his familiar world.

The first episode is explosive, capturing the gritty feeling audiences loved from the original incarnation. While the middle episodes explore certain new narrative ground, the first season finishes on a strong note, leaving viewers keenly anticipating a follow-up installment.

7. Common Side Effects

A unexpected this year's highlight, this series could be described as a Breaking Bad with a humor of King of the Hill. Created by an Adult Swim veteran and writer Steve Hely, the series tells the saga of a mild-mannered mycologist who discovers a miraculous mushroom and quickly finds himself hunted by everyone from unscrupulous pharmaceutical executives to government authorities.

Far from being a parody, the narrative plays out with the grave atmosphere of a classic conspiracy thriller. Accentuated by hallucinogenic visuals and an unnerving score, the plot explores deeper questions about the substance's true capabilities. It's a intelligent, visually striking, and utterly gripping ten-episode season.

6. Fallout Season 2

This acclaimed series of the popular video game franchise came back with a second batch of episodes that deepened its sprawling mystery and expanded its post-apocalyptic setting. While it travels toward the fan-favorite location of New Vegas, the season is far from a direct retelling of that game; instead, it further examine ideas of authority and freedom.

The show expertly juggles several storylines and points of view, from the protagonist's quest for answers to a knight's reckoning with the dogma of the Brotherhood of Steel. The outcome is a deeply layered and utterly absorbing addition to the expanding Fallout saga.

5. Invincible Season 3

The bloody and heartfelt adult animation series continues its powerful streak in season 3. Mark Grayson confronts tremendous challenges on all side: training for a coming alien invasion, guiding his powered brother, and battling with his secretive GDA. The season once again features some of the most brutally brutal fight sequences the show has ever produced.

Mark's bodily and psychological endurance are constantly pushed. He must contend with foes more powerful than he is, the consequences of his actions, and the moral weight of his decisions. Excellent storylines for key characters such as Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode complete a fantastic installment.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

James Gunn's offbeat superhero series returned with increased importance within the revamped DC canon, and it delivers on both count. Although it successfully lays groundwork for upcoming cinematic universe stories, it also presents a resonant and focused {