TV series

The Mechanism

2018–2019 · 2 seasons

A tense, intricate procedural that pulls you into a sprawling corruption case, feeling both realistic and dramatically charged.

Overview: A scandal erupts in Brazil during an investigation of alleged government corruption via oil and construction companies. Loosely inspired by true events.
How it feels: Tense, dark, cynical and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Corruption, power, crime, obsession
Content: Strong language. Mild violence, gore and sexual content.
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Tone: tensestrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: corruption
power
crime
obsession
justice
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
procedural
true story
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex mild