Ctrl(2009)

Ctrl is an American comedy web series starring Tony Hale as an anxious office worker who stumbles upon an extraordinary ability: he can undo real-life events. Developed from Robert Kirbyson's Sundance-winning 2008 short film Ctrl Z, the series expands that premise into a full narrative about a self-doubting nerd navigating the consequences of his newfound power. NBC's digital studio launched Ctrl as the network's first standalone web series, blending workplace comedy with speculative fiction. The show explores what happens when ordinary frustrations—missed opportunities, awkward moments, professional failures—become reversible. Though NBC's digital division later shut down, the series found new life on streaming platforms. Ctrl balances humor with genuine stakes, asking whether the ability to undo everything might actually prevent meaningful growth.