Endgame

2011 · 1 season · Drama
7.0 Niche

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Drama Crime Mystery

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.

Country of origin
🇨🇦 Canada
Year
2011
Created by
Avrum Jacobson
Channel
Showcase
Studio
Thunderbird Films

Trivia & behind the scenes

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Trivia

The series title is stylized as ENDGAMƎ, with a backwards 'E' at the end, evoking a chess-related aesthetic.

Origins

The show was developed and produced by Thunderbird Films for the Canadian network Showcase, premiering on March 14, 2011.

References

The main character, Arkady Balagan, is a former world chess champion who develops agoraphobia after his fiancée is murdered, turning him into an 'armchair detective' in the vein of Nero Wolfe or Lincoln Rhyme.

Reception

Showcase announced in early June 2011 that Endgame would not be renewed for a second season.

Reception

Despite the cancellation, actor Shawn Doyle was reportedly contracted in February 2012 for a possible return of the series, contingent on the show's success following its premiere on Hulu.

Reception

In June 2012 it was officially confirmed that the series would not continue, ending any chance of a revival.

Reception

The series found a second life through streaming, becoming available on Amazon Video, Hulu, and the free ad-supported section of Vudu.

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