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The Mechanism

O Mecanismo

Year
2018
Country
BR
Language
pt
Genre
Crime, Drama
Runtime
60 min
Rating
7/10
Status
Ended
Seasons
2
Episodes
16
Director
José Padilha

Plot Overview

A scandal erupts in Brazil during an investigation of alleged government corruption via oil and construction companies. Loosely inspired by true events.

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Director

José Padilha in The MechanismJosé Padilha

Cast & Key Characters

Selton Mello in The MechanismSelton MelloMarco RuffoCaroline Abras in The MechanismCaroline AbrasVerena CardoniEnrique Díaz in The MechanismEnrique DíazRoberto IbrahimJonathan Haagensen in The MechanismJonathan HaagensenVanderOsvaldo Mil in The MechanismOsvaldo MilLuis Carlos GuilhomeLee Taylor in The MechanismLee TaylorClaudio AmadeuAntonio Saboia in The MechanismAntonio SaboiaDimas DonatelliOtto Jr. in The MechanismOtto Jr.Juiz Paulo RigoSusana Ribeiro in The MechanismSusana RibeiroRegina RuffoAlessandra Colasanti in The MechanismAlessandra ColasantiWilma KitanoJúlia Svacinna in The MechanismJúlia SvacinnaBeta RuffoEmílio Orciollo Netto in The MechanismEmílio Orciollo NettoRicardo Brecht

Writers

Elena Soarez in The MechanismElena SoarezElena Soarez in The MechanismElena SoarezMDMelanie DimantasTTThaís TavaresMMMalu Miranda

Production

Zazen ProduçõesNetflix

Season & Episode Breakdown

Season 1 8 episodes

A scandal erupts in Brazil during an investigation of alleged government corruption via oil and construction companies. Loosely inspired by true events.

  1. 1 Jet Wash 2018-03-23
  2. 2 Halvah 2018-03-23
  3. 3 Cool Winds from the South 2018-03-23
  4. 4 False Wall 2018-03-23
  5. 5 Red Eyes 2018-03-23
  6. 6 They Knew It All 2018-03-23
  7. 7 One Last Breath 2018-03-23
  8. 8 Doomsday 2018-03-23
Season 2 8 episodes

Despite changes at home and work, Ruffo resumes his fight, following a corrupt new target and a trail of kickbacks into the upper reaches of politics.

  1. 1 Where Does the Mud Come From? 2019-05-10
  2. 2 Del Este 2019-05-10
  3. 3 Addicts 2019-05-10
  4. 4 The Great Illusionist 2019-05-10
  5. 5 Friendship Bridge 2019-05-10
  6. 6 Requiem 2019-05-10
  7. 7 The Ends and the Means 2019-05-10
  8. 8 Dirty Canasta 2019-05-10

Critical Reception & Ratings

The Mechanism is rated 7 out of 10 by viewers — 141 votes.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is The Mechanism about?

A scandal erupts in Brazil during an investigation of alleged government corruption via oil and construction companies. Loosely inspired by true events.

How many seasons and episodes does The Mechanism have?

2 seasons and 16 episodes.

Is The Mechanism still airing, and will there be another season?

This series has ended. It finished after 2 seasons and 16 episodes; no new season announced according to TMDB. According to TMDB; data last refreshed October 20, 2026.

Who stars in The Mechanism?

Selton Mello, Caroline Abras, Enrique Díaz, Jonathan Haagensen, Osvaldo Mil, Lee Taylor.

Who is the director of The Mechanism?

José Padilha.

When was The Mechanism released?

2018.

Where can I watch The Mechanism?

Available on Smart Souq's Smart subscriptions.

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