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The Mechanism

The Mechanism

20187.02 Seasons16 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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

Created by Elena Soarez
Written by Elena Soarez
NetworksNetflix

Top Cast

Selton Mello

Selton Mello

Marco Ruffo

Caroline Abras

Caroline Abras

Verena Cardoni

Enrique Díaz

Enrique Díaz

Roberto Ibrahim

Jonathan Haagensen

Jonathan Haagensen

Vander

Osvaldo Mil

Osvaldo Mil

Luis Carlos Guilhome

Lee Taylor

Lee Taylor

Claudio Amadeu

Antonio Saboia

Antonio Saboia

Dimas Donatelli

Emílio Orciollo Netto

Emílio Orciollo Netto

Ricardo Brecht

Otto Jr.

Otto Jr.

Juiz Paulo Rigo

Júlia Svacinna

Júlia Svacinna

Beta Ruffo

About The Mechanism

The Mechanism is a crime, drama series that first aired in 2018. Created by Elena Soarez, it stars Selton Mello, Caroline Abras, Enrique Díaz. 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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