Memory of a Killer (TV series)
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| Genre | Crime drama |
| Created by | Ed Whitmore & Tracey Malone |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 4 |
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| Producer | Bonnie R. Benwick |
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| Network | Fox |
| Release | January 25, 2026 – present |
Memory of a Killer is an American crime drama television series created by Ed Whitmore and Tracey Malone that premiered on Fox on January 25, 2026. It is based on the 2003 Belgian film De Zaak Alzheimer and the 1985 novel of the same name.
Premise
Angelo Doyle is a contract killer and family man struggling to keep his two lives separate. His worlds begin to collide when an attempt is made on his pregnant daughter's life. Angelo often visits his Alzheimer's-ridden brother in a memory care facility, while there are signs that the disease is starting to affect Angelo as well.[1]
Cast and characters
Main
- Patrick Dempsey as Angelo Doyle
- Richard Harmon as Joe, Angelo's right-hand man and Dutch's nephew
- Odeya Rush as Maria, Angelo's pregnant daughter
- Peter Gadiot as Dave
- Daniel David Stewart as Jeff, Maria's husband and Angelo's son in-law
- Michael Imperioli as Dutch, a man that Angelo works for
Recurring
- Michaela McManus as Nicky, Angelo's love interest
- Gina Torres as Linda Grant, an FBI agent
Episodes
| No. | Title [2] | Directed by | Written by [3] | Original air date [2] | Prod. code | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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| 1 | "Pilot" | Daniel Minahan | Teleplay by : Ed Whitmore & Tracey Malone Television story : Ed Whitmore & Tracey Malone | January 25, 2026 | T13.26101 | TBD |
| 2 | "Ferryman" | David Petrarca | Ed Whitmore & Tracey Malone | January 26, 2026 | T13.26102 | TBD |
| 3 | "Samurai" | David Petrarca | Ed Whitmore & Tracey Malone & Heidi-Marie Ferren | February 2, 2026 | T13.26103 | TBD |
| 4 | "Unhappy Ending" | Toa Fraser | David Schulner | February 9, 2026 | T13.26104 | TBD |
| 5 | "Betrayal" | TBA | Glenise Mullins | February 23, 2026 | TBA | TBD |
Production
Development
On May 12, 2025, Fox gave production a straight-to-series order to Memory of a Killer. It is based on the 2003 Belgian film De Zaak Alzheimer. The series is created by Ed Whitmore and Tracey Malone who are also expected to executive produce alongside Cathy Schulman, Arthur Sarkissian, Martin Campbell, and Peter Bouckaert. Production companies involved with producing the series are Warner Bros. Television, Fox Entertainment, Welle Entertainment, and Eyeworks.[4] On July 2, 2025, David Schulner joined the series as an executive producer and co-showrunner alongside Whitmore and Malone.[5] On November 10, 2025, Schulner, Whitmore, and Malone stepped down as co-showrunners and were replaced by Aaron Zelman and Glenn Kessler.[6]
Casting
Upon the series order announcement, Patrick Dempsey was cast to star.[7] Dempsey also executive produces the series.[8] In July 2025, Michael Imperioli, Richard Harmon, and Odeya Rush joined the cast as series regulars.[9][10][11] On August 7, 2025, Daniel David Stewart and Peter Gadiot were cast in starring roles.[12] In September 2025, Michaela McManus and Gina Torres joined the cast in recurring capacities.[13][14]
Release
Memory of a Killer premiered on Fox in the U.S. on January 25, 2026.[15] Australian streaming service Stan acquired the rights to stream the series at the same time as in the U. S. (January 26 in Australia).[16]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds a 45% approval rating based on 11 critic reviews.[17] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 58 out of 100 based on 9 critics, indicating "mixed or average".[18]
References
- ^ Keller, Joel (January 25, 2026). "Stream It Or Skip It: 'Memory Of A Killer' On Fox, Where Patrick Dempsey Is A Hit Man With Early-Onset Alzheimer's Who Is Failing To Keep His Lives Separated". decider.com. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
- ^ a b "Shows A-Z – memory of a killer on fox". The Futon Critic. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
- ^ "Memory of a Killer". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 12, 2025). "'Memory Of A Killer' Drama Series Ordered By Fox As European IP Resurgence Continue". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (July 2, 2025). "David Schulner Joins New Fox Drama 'Memory Of A Killer' As Co-Showrunner". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 10, 2025). "'Memory Of A Killer' Changes Showrunners; Aaron Zelman & Glenn Kessler To Lead Fox Series Starring Patrick Dempsey". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 10, 2025.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 12, 2025). "Patrick Dempsey To Headline 'Memory Of A Killer' Fox Thriller Drama Series In Return To Broadcast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (November 21, 2025). "Patrick Dempsey Runs Toward Danger In 'Memory Of A Killer' Trailer". Retrieved January 7, 2026.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 1, 2025). "Michael Imperioli Joins Patrick Dempsey In Fox Hitman Thriller Series 'Memory Of A Killer'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
- ^ Hailu, Selome (July 14, 2025). "Richard Harmon Joins 'Memory of a Killer' Starring Patrick Dempsey and Michael Imperioli at Fox". Variety. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (July 21, 2025). "Fox's 'Memory Of A Killer' Adds Odeya Rush To Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (August 7, 2025). "Fox's 'Memory of a Killer' Series Casts Daniel David Stewart, Peter Gadiot". Variety. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (September 15, 2025). "Michaela McManus Joins Fox's 'Memory Of A Killer' As Recurring". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (September 18, 2025). "Gina Torres Joins Cast Of 'Memory Of A Killer' In Return To Fox". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (December 9, 2025). "Fox Sets Special Premieres For 'Best Medicine', 'Animal Control' & 'Memory Of A Killer' Behind NFL Games". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
- ^ Laidlaw, Kyle (8 January 2026). "STAN picks up new Patrick Dempsey led crime thriller Memory of a Killer". TV Blackbox. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
- ^ "Memory of a Killer: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
- ^ "Memory of a Killer: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved January 26, 2026.