Endgame (TV series)
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Endgame is a Canadian drama
television series that premiered on the Showcase Television network on Monday, March 14, 2011. The series is developed and produced by Thunderbird Films. The series follows former World Chess Champion Arkady Balagan (Shawn Doyle
), a genius who uses his analytical skills to solve crimes.
The show starts three months after the death of Arkady's fiancée Rosemary, where Arkady has developed agoraphobia
. Arkady uses those faculties he honed playing chess to help him solve cases.
Drama
Drama is the specific mode of fiction represented in performance. The term comes from a Greek word meaning "action" , which is derived from "to do","to act" . The enactment of drama in theatre, performed by actors on a stage before an audience, presupposes collaborative modes of production and a...
television series that premiered on the Showcase Television network on Monday, March 14, 2011. The series is developed and produced by Thunderbird Films. The series follows former World Chess Champion Arkady Balagan (Shawn Doyle
Shawn Doyle
Shawn Doyle is a Canadian actor.Doyle was born and raised in Wabush, Newfoundland, the son of actor Jerry Doyle. He moved to Toronto to study theatre at York University....
), a genius who uses his analytical skills to solve crimes.
The show starts three months after the death of Arkady's fiancée Rosemary, where Arkady has developed agoraphobia
Agoraphobia
Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder defined as a morbid fear of having a panic attack or panic-like symptoms in a situation from which it is perceived to be difficult to escape. These situations can include, but are not limited to, wide-open spaces, crowds, or uncontrolled social conditions...
. Arkady uses those faculties he honed playing chess to help him solve cases.
Cast and characters
- Shawn DoyleShawn DoyleShawn Doyle is a Canadian actor.Doyle was born and raised in Wabush, Newfoundland, the son of actor Jerry Doyle. He moved to Toronto to study theatre at York University....
as Arkady Balagan – a former world chess champion from Russia. When going to the next world championship in Vancouver with his fiancee, Rosemary, she was killed right in front of the hotel. His agoraphobia makes him a Nero WolfeNero WolfeNero Wolfe is a fictional detective, created in 1934 by the American mystery writer Rex Stout. Wolfe's confidential assistant Archie Goodwin narrates the cases of the detective genius. Stout wrote 33 novels and 39 short stories from 1934 to 1974, with most of them set in New York City. Wolfe's...
-like figure. - Torrance CoombsTorrance CoombsTorrance Coombs is a Canadian film, theatre and television actor.-Early life, education and early acting work:He was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada....
as Sam Besht – a grad student and chess fanatic. He is Arkady's apprentice; because of Arkady's phobia Sam is the one who does the leg work to solve the cases. Sam is a smart kid with a promising future; Arkady pays Sam for his legwork by giving him more chances to play chess with Arkady. - Patrick GallagherPatrick Gallagher (actor)-Career:Gallagher is best known for his television roles as Det. Joe Finn in Da Vinci's Inquest, the alcohol salesman in Entourage, Leon in The Line, Farhod the Fierce in Pair of Kings, and Ken Tanaka in Glee, and his film roles as Awkward Davies in Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World...
as Hugo – the head of hotel security. He and Arkady have their disagreements; Hugo is jealous Arkady (a chess player) can do so well at solving crimes, while he (a former detective) has a hard time of it. Hugo is constantly threatening Arkady about how Arkady won't be able to pay his bill, and wants him to leave. However, they often work together well when their interests coincide. - Katharine IsabelleKatharine IsabelleKatherine Isobel Murray , better known by her screen name Katharine Isabelle, is a Canadian actress, best known for her portrayal of Ginger in Ginger Snaps, and as Gibb in Freddy vs. Jason.-Biography:...
as Danni – a bartender at the hotel. Danni serves as a source of information. - Melanie PapaliaMelanie PapaliaMelanie Rose Papalia is a Canadian actress. She is known for her role as Dana in American Pie Presents: The Book of Love, as well as for her roles in films such as Postal , Frankie and Alice . She currently stars as Pippa in the Showcase original series Endgame...
as Pippa – younger sister of Rosemary (Arkady's dead fiancée), she is determined to find out who killed Rosemary. - Carmen AguirreCarmen AguirreCarmen Aguirre is a Vancouver-based actress and writer. She plays a prominent role in Endgame.-External links:*...
as Alcina – a cleaning lady at the Huxley Hotel. She is a grandmother and works overtime practically everyday. She sometimes skips work time in order to do some field work with Sam. - Veena SoodVeena SoodVeena Sood is a Canadian-based film and television actress of Punjabi descent.She works in both the UK and Canada. She starred in ITV's Compulsion featuring Ray Winstone and Parminder Nagra. She has also starred in the UK film Nina's Heavenly Delights,as well as the Canada/UK film Touch of Pink,...
as Barbara Stilwell – the manager of the hotel. Barbara does not help with Arkady's cases. To be nice, she had given Arkady a big discount on the luxury suite due to Rosemary's death.