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The Mechanism

The Mechanism

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The Mechanism

2018- 2019

2 Seasons

16 Episodes

7.0(135 votes)

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Crime

Drama

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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Netflix

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Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

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

Creative team

Created by: José Padilha
Elena Soarez
Written by: Elena Soarez

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