Control Z – Proof That Not Everything Can Be Undone On The Internet

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What would you do if your cell phone was hacked today?

We have so many ways to store our information, our messages are encrypted, secure folders are there to protect us from prying eyes, but… what if someone managed to leak all your secrets?

Sounds scary, doesn’t it?

That’s the premise of the new Mexican series that premiered on Netflix a few days ago.

Although it seems like a series made to idolize the main character, becoming a bit repetitive at times, this idolization is justifiable as new revelations happen.

I don’t know what really caught my attention during the episodes, maybe the “cat and mouse” vibe, or maybe the eagerness to find out who was responsible for leaking so much information.

The fact is, on a lazy day I managed to binge-watch the entire season and was left with a feeling of “please, let there be a second season”. (It’s worth remembering that the fact that it’s less than 40 minutes long and only has 8 episodes, which helps a lot in this marathon).

Control Z is a typical teenage story that somehow stands out when you start to venture into the lives of the characters and discover that each one has a dirty secret that they would do anything to keep – including leaking their friend’s information to protect theirs.

The entire plot is centered on the National School, a school like any other, from the bullies that everyone has certainly met at some point in their lives, to the bullied students who suffer in silence and are defended by a stronger figure (when one appears).

The main focus of this story is Sofia, a somewhat “antisocial” girl who has the incredible ability to figure things out just by putting details together.

Some scenes of the episodes are made to convince us that Sofia has a superpower, the effects used can be quite annoying. However, it is clear that all the girl does is observe and pay attention to details that many people – including me – would let go unnoticed.

If I had to sum up the series in just one sentence, that would be: be careful with the Wi-Fi networks you use.

Carlos Quintanilla’s work makes a point showing us that no one is safe and that, in the 21st century, gossiping has become a little easier than we imagined. After all, why listen to other people’s conversations when a small 64 GB device can tell you everything people want to know?

Although many characters are moving and make you feel pity, it is not hard to find ourselves rooting for others to suffer the consequences of their actions.

In my opinion, this is not a bad thing, it shows us a greater involvement than expected. After all, hating and loving characters to such an extent is a sign that you are so immersed in the plot that you do not separate your emotions from those on the screen, right?

Despite being a series with a very teenage theme, the age rating is 18 years, due to scenes of nudity and violence.

I must say that if you are looking for something to pass the time, but do not expect a groundbreaking work of art in the world of Netflix series, this series is four out of five stars, and it is worth a try.

Still not sure? Is there anything better than a trailer to help you decide whether or not to watch it? Take a look:

• This post was originally posted on the website Balaio Cósmico do Gato Caolho, which is no longer available, in 2020. You may check the original post clicking here.