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The Mechanism

7.020182 seasonsTV-MATV SeriesCrimeDrama

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

WriterElena Soarez

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Where Does the Mud Come From?
May 10, 2019 8.0
E2
Del Este
May 10, 2019 8.0
E3
Addicts
May 10, 2019 7.0
E4
The Great Illusionist
May 10, 2019 8.0
E5
Friendship Bridge
May 10, 2019 8.0
E6
Requiem
May 10, 2019 7.0
E7
The Ends and the Means
May 10, 2019 7.0
E8
Dirty Canasta
May 10, 2019 8.0

Cast

SMSelton Mello
Selton Mello
Marco Ruffo
CACaroline Abras
Caroline Abras
Verena Cardoni
EDEnrique Díaz
Enrique Díaz
Roberto Ibrahim
JHJonathan Haagensen
Jonathan Haagensen
Vander
OMOsvaldo Mil
Osvaldo Mil
Luis Carlos Guilhome
LTLee Taylor
Lee Taylor
Claudio Amadeu
ASAntonio Saboia
Antonio Saboia
Dimas Donatelli
ENEmílio Orciollo Netto
Emílio Orciollo Netto
Ricardo Brecht
OJOtto Jr.
Otto Jr.
Juiz Paulo Rigo
JSJúlia Svacinna
Júlia Svacinna
Beta Ruffo
SRSusana Ribeiro
Susana Ribeiro
Regina Ruffo
ACAlessandra Colasanti
Alessandra Colasanti
Wilma Kitano

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The Mechanism — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Mechanism?

The Mechanism is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United Kingdom.

Is The Mechanism on Netflix?

Yes — The Mechanism is available on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Is The Mechanism on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Mechanism isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on Netflix and Netflix Standard instead.

Where can I watch The Mechanism for free?

The Mechanism is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Mechanism?

The Mechanism has 2 seasons in total (16 episodes). The series concluded in 2019.

Are all episodes of The Mechanism out yet?

Yes — all 16 episodes across 2 seasons of The Mechanism are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 3 of The Mechanism?

No — The Mechanism ended after 2 seasons, so there is no Season 3.