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LUXEN TV Series
The Mechanism
2018·2 Seasons·16 Episodes·★ 7.0
Portuguese original
A scandal erupts in Brazil during an investigation of alleged government corruption via oil and construction companies. Loosely inspired by true events.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your time and taste?
A tension-led series where questions, pressure, investigation, or shifting trust can keep the story moving from episode to episode.
Best fit
Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want an ongoing hook and a reason to keep watching the next episode.
Commitment
Long-form commitment · 2 seasons
Use the season and episode count to judge how much time you want to invest.
Start here
Read the synopsis.
Read the synopsis first, then decide whether the longer arc is worth the commitment.
The series
Seasons
Season 1
8 episodes
2018
Season 2
8 episodes
2019
Cast
Who's in it
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