TV series
The Mechanism
2018–2019, Portuguese, on Netflix. Created by José Padilha & Elena Soarez.
A scandal erupts in Brazil during an investigation of alleged government corruption via oil and construction companies. Loosely inspired by true events.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 16
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2019
Worth the Hype
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7.0/10 from 141 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Mechanism
The Mechanism is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Latest episode
S2 E8: Dirty Canasta
Aired 10 May 2019
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- José PadilhaCreator
- Elena SoarezCreator
- Selton MelloMarco Ruffo · 16 ep
- Caroline AbrasVerena Cardoni · 16 ep
- Enrique DíazRoberto Ibrahim · 16 ep
- Jonathan HaagensenVander · 16 ep
- Osvaldo MilLuis Carlos Guilhome · 16 ep
- Lee TaylorClaudio Amadeu · 16 ep
- Antonio SaboiaDimas Donatelli · 16 ep
- Otto Jr.Juiz Paulo Rigo · 16 ep
- Susana RibeiroRegina Ruffo · 16 ep
- Alessandra ColasantiWilma Kitano · 16 ep
- Júlia SvacinnaBeta Ruffo · 13 ep
- Emílio Orciollo NettoRicardo Brecht · 11 ep
Details
- First aired
- 23 March 2018
- Last aired
- 10 May 2019
- Network
- Netflix
- Original title
- O Mecanismo
- Language
- Portuguese
- Country
- Brazil
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-MA
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The Mechanism: quick answers
Is The Mechanism worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 141 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Mechanism are there?
The Mechanism has 2 seasons and 16 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Mechanism finished?
Yes. The Mechanism ended in 2019, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Mechanism on?
The Mechanism is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
The Mechanism parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Mechanism is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Mechanism?
If you liked The Mechanism, try Power Book IV: Force, Goliath, Bad Blood.
Who created The Mechanism?
The Mechanism was created by José Padilha and Elena Soarez and stars Selton Mello, Caroline Abras, Enrique Díaz.