The Mechanism

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

CrimeDrama

Seasons

1. Jet Wash

Air Date: 2018-03-23

Police officer Marco Ruffo's family is threatened as he attempts to take down money-laundering criminal Roberto Ibrahim.

2. Halvah

Air Date: 2018-03-23

Ten years later, Verena continues her investigation into Ibrahim and the currency dealers who work with him.

3. Cool Winds from the South

Air Date: 2018-03-23

While the team works hard to pull off an operation involving multiple targets, important evidence goes missing.

4. False Wall

Air Date: 2018-03-23

Guilhome gets assistance from a surprising source. Verena goes after João Pedro as Judge Rigo weighs a momentous decision.

5. Red Eyes

Air Date: 2018-03-23

Verena feels like she can't trust anybody anymore. Ibrahim's wife is angered by what he has been doing in jail.

6. They Knew It All

Air Date: 2018-03-23

The team pursues charges against João Pedro's family in an effort to get him to talk. A leak threatens to dismantle the entire operation.

7. One Last Breath

Air Date: 2018-03-23

Club 13 rushes to secure an agreement with the attorney general. A sewage leak opens Ruffo's eyes to small-scale corruption's parallels to Jet Wash.

8. Doomsday

Air Date: 2018-03-23

Verena receives devastating personal news. Ruffo re-evaluates his priorities. Dimas and Claudio find out the fate of the "Doomsday" operation.

1. Where Does the Mud Come From?

Air Date: 2019-05-10

Ruffo gets a valuable piece of info from the secretary of the 13th contractor, Ricardo Bretch. Verena and Guilhome find themselves under investigation.

2. Del Este

Air Date: 2019-05-10

Vander's illegal wiretap pays off. When Ibrahim's new venture gets off to a bad start, his money-hungry wife makes a fatal error.

3. Addicts

Air Date: 2019-05-10

Ruffo gets a surprise when he visits his wife at the ranch, and later makes a deal with Maria Tereza, who is followed home after picking up her son.

4. The Great Illusionist

Air Date: 2019-05-10

Disciplined as ever, Bretch gets to work on a plan and gives his wife instructions. To find Ibrahim, Ruffo follows another trail Luz Maria has left.

5. Friendship Bridge

Air Date: 2019-05-10

Following the cigarette lead, Ruffo heads to Paraguay. When Guilhome learns Ruffo is pursuing Ibrahim alone, he sets out to find him and bring him back.

6. Requiem

Air Date: 2019-05-10

Verena finds herself at Ibrahim's mercy. When Eva is unable to convince Bretch to talk before Ibrahim does, she calls a political ally for help.

7. The Ends and the Means

Air Date: 2019-05-10

When Tom Carvalho tells Verena and the DA's office about shady deals involving former President Gino, Rigo issues orders that ignite a public firestorm.