Control Z (2020)

Kernel Score: 90% · 2,344 ratings

Genres: Drama

First aired: 2020-05-22

Seasons: 3 · 24 episodes

Is Control Z worth watching?

Worth watching. A teen mystery about a hacker exposing a school's secrets, led by an observant, isolated student. It's a fast, bingeable thriller, even if some twists are soapy.

Watch it if you

  • like teen mystery dramas
  • enjoy whodunits full of secrets
  • want something quick to binge

Skip it if you

  • dislike teen melodrama
  • want a realistic, grounded thriller

Best for: Binge weekend

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Control Z

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

When a hacker begins releasing students' secrets to the entire high school, the socially isolated but observant Sofía works to uncover his/her identity.

Shows like Control Z

If you liked Control Z, these are the shows we'd watch next.

  • Pretty Little Liars (2010) — 88%: Teen mystery about secrets exposed by an anonymous tormentor.
  • Gossip Girl (2007) — 89%: School drama where an anonymous source spills secrets.
  • Blood & Water (2020) — 89%: Teen mystery with secrets and family drama.
  • Nancy Drew (2019) — 86%: Teen sleuth story full of secrets and twists.
  • Mr. Robot (2015) — 89%: Hacker-centred drama with a darker, sharper edge.
  • Freaks and Geeks (1999) — 90%: Smart, observant high-school story, much funnier and gentler.

Cast

  • Ana Valeria Becerril as Sofía Herrera
  • Michael Ronda as Javier Williams
  • Yankel Stevan as Raúl León
  • Macarena García as Natalia Alexander
  • Fiona Palomo as María Alexander
  • Andres Baida as Pablo García
  • Patricio Gallardo as Gerry Granda
  • Xabiani Ponce de León as Ernesto
  • Patricia Maqueo as Rosita Restrepo

Control Z FAQ

Is Control Z worth watching?

Worth watching. A teen mystery about a hacker exposing a school's secrets, led by an observant, isolated student. It's a fast, bingeable thriller, even if some twists are soapy.

Where can I watch Control Z?

In the US you can stream Control Z on Netflix.

What is Control Z rated?

Control Z is rated TV-MA.

What shows are like Control Z?

If you liked Control Z, try Pretty Little Liars, Gossip Girl, Blood & Water and Nancy Drew.