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How could you accomplish with infinite control? That's the core question posed by the greatest sci-fi and fantastical tales. Imagine if you gained superhuman abilities? Or stumbled upon a miraculous drug? What about every other person was dedicated to your satisfaction? Could you use such influence for good, or would you succumb to your baser instincts?

These series featured herein each grapple with this concept in unique manners (aside from a single key exception). Presented here is a list of the 10 most outstanding installments of sci-fi and fantastical television from the past year.

10. Spider-Man: Your Friendly Neighborhood

Even after more than 60 years of stories, the web-slinger is constantly reinvented by fresh creative voices. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man presents a novel look at the character's formative years, skillfully merging classic comic elements with influences from the broader Marvel universe to craft something which is both fresh and deeply compelling.

Rather than being alone or Tony Stark as a guide, this iteration of the hero develops a complex relationship with Norman Osborn, who here is merely the head of Oscorp. Through their interactions, Peter grows into a true hero, internalizing the iconic lesson of power and great responsibility.

9. Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Showrunner Vivienne Medrano's audacious mature musical-comedy show, which originated as a fan-funded short, fully hit its stride in its second season. Building on the climactic revelations of the first season, the story broadens considerably, following the ambitious TV demon Vox who seizes command of the narrative, igniting a series of ever-more dramatic conflicts that naturally culminate in elaborate song.

While it might not have a single viral hit on the level of the first season's "iconic tune," that's because everything in this season being increasingly ambitious. The action, personal arcs, and especially the music are collectively more sophisticated. The story moves the main storyline forward while delivering no shortage of weird, unhinged, and ultimately entertaining dark fantasy.

8. Daredevil: Born Again

Following the legendary Netflix series, Daredevil: Born Again had enormous expectations. After well-documented development challenges, the final show proves it was worth the effort. The plot follows Matt Murdock after his secret identity as Daredevil is exposed, leaving him a target to enemies both history and present in a slightly version of his familiar setting.

The premiere is explosive, evoking the intense tone audiences cherished from the prior series. Although the subsequent chapters venture into some different narrative ground, the season finishes on a strong note, setting viewers eagerly awaiting a second installment.

7. Common Side Effects

An surprising this year's gem, this series is essentially an animated crime saga filtered through a humor of a suburban satire. Created by an Adult Swim veteran alongside comedy Steve Hely, the series follows the story of a mild-mannered mycologist who finds a curative mushroom and quickly finds himself pursued by forces including ruthless Big Pharma executives to federal authorities.

Far from being a parody, the narrative plays out with the serious atmosphere of a 1970s conspiracy thriller. Enhanced by trippy animation and an eerie score, the plot explores deeper mysteries about the mushroom's true effects. It's a intelligent, visually striking, and completely gripping ten-episode season.

6. Fallout Season 2

The acclaimed adaptation based on the iconic video game series returned with a second batch of stories that deepened its epic lore and expanded its post-apocalyptic setting. While it ventures toward the fan-favorite location of New Vegas, the story is far from a straight retelling of that game; instead, it continues to examine ideas of authority and autonomy.

The show expertly juggles multiple storylines and points of view, from the protagonist's quest for justice to a knight's reckoning with the dogma of the Brotherhood of Steel. The outcome is a deeply layered and wholly absorbing addition to the ever-growing wasteland saga.

5. Invincible Season 3

The bloody and emotionally charged animated show continues its winning momentum in season 3. The hero confronts immense challenges on every fronts: training for a coming alien invasion, mentoring his young sibling, and battling with the shadowy GDA. The story once again includes some of the most brutally brutal action scenes the show has ever delivered.

The protagonist's bodily and emotional endurance are constantly tested. He must contend with opponents stronger than himself, the consequences of his actions, and the moral weight of his choices. Excellent arcs for key cast members such as Cecil Stedman and Rex Splode complete a superb season.

4. Peacemaker Season 2

The director's irreverent superhero show returned with elevated importance within the new DC canon, and it delivers on both count. Although it effectively lays foundations for upcoming cinematic universe stories, it also tells a powerful and focused {