Series synopsis
Endgame is a Canadian drama crime mystery television series that premiered on Showcase on March 14, 2011. It ended on June 13, 2011. It was created by Avrum Jacobson. It stars Shawn Doyle, Patrick Gallagher, Katharine Isabelle and Lisa Ray.
The death of his fiancee has left chess master Arkady Balagan agoraphobic and unwilling to step outside of his hotel. This debilitation, however, doesn't stop him from solving difficult crimes.
Premise
The death of his fiancee has left chess master Arkady Balagan agoraphobic and unwilling to step outside of his hotel. This debilitation, however, doesn't stop him from solving difficult crimes.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Shawn Doyle as Arkady Balagan
- Patrick Gallagher as Hugo Lum
- Katharine Isabelle as Danni
- Lisa Ray as Rosemary Venturi
- Melanie Papalia as Pippa Venturi
- Torrance Coombs as Sam Besht
- Veena Sood as Barbara Stillwell
Guest cast
- Quinn Lord as Colin Davis
- John Tench as Kelly
- Wendy Crewson as Vivian Huxley
- Matteo Mazziotti as Suleyman's Child
- Karen LeBlanc as Regina Velasco
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 13 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | March 14, 2011 | June 13, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Opening Moves Balagan's first case is launched when Danni pleads with him to find a missing boy and, in a race against time, he enlists Sam and Alcina to help. |
March 14, 2011 |
| 2 |
Turkish Hold'em A daring robbery during a high-stakes poker game forces Hugo to ask Balagan for help, prompting the chess master to create his own complex plot to trap the culprit. |
March 21, 2011 |
| 3 |
The Caffeine Hit A well-dressed man wakes up on the sidewalk with no shoes, no wallet, and no memory. The only thing in his pocket is a receipt that leads him to the Huxley Hotel. Remembering nothing but how much he loves his wife, the man hires Balagan to find her and to help him rediscover his identity. While uncovering the truth of the amnesiac’s complicated life, Balagan battles with Pippa over the investigation into Rosemary’s murder. |
March 28, 2011 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Showcase |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 14, 2011 |
| Last aired | June 13, 2011 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 22:00:00 |