Memory of a Killer (TV series)
2026 American crime drama television series
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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. In April 2026, the series was renewed for a second season.
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Tracey Malone
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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 | 10 |
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| Producer | Bonnie R. Benwick |
| Production locations | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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| Running time | 41–43 minutes |
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| Network | Fox |
| Release | January 25, 2026 – present |
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 who Angelo works for
Recurring
- Michaela McManus as Nicky (season 1), Angelo's love interest
- Richard Clarkin as Michael Doyle, Angelo's older brother who is suffering from Alzheimer's disease and living in a nursing home
- Ian Matthews as Earl Hancock, the man who went to prison for killing Angelo's wife
- Thamela Mpumlwana as Wesley, the assistant of custom bullet maker Belinda
- Gina Torres as Linda Grant (season 1), an FBI agent who is very determined to take down Angelo
Episodes
| No. | Title [2] | Directed by | Written by | Original release 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 | 7.39[3] |
| 2 | "Ferryman" | David Petrarca | Ed Whitmore & Tracey Malone | January 26, 2026 | T13.26102 | 2.15[4] |
| 3 | "Samurai" | David Petrarca | Ed Whitmore & Tracey Malone & Heidi-Marie Ferren | February 2, 2026 | T13.26103 | 1.78[5] |
| 4 | "Unhappy Ending" | Toa Fraser | David Schulner | February 9, 2026 | T13.26104 | 1.58[6] |
| 5 | "Betrayal" | John Fawcett | Glenise Mullins | February 23, 2026 | T13.26105 | 1.63[7] |
| 6 | "Uncle Jacob" | Rebecca Rodriguez | Kat Sieniuc & Jason Lew | March 2, 2026 | T13.26106 | 1.48[8] |
| 7 | "Dr. Parks" | Loren Yaconelli | Austin Badgett & Glenise Mullins | March 16, 2026 | T13.26107 | 1.39[9] |
| 8 | "Tailored by Fabroni" | Toa Fraser | Jason Lew | March 23, 2026 | T13.26108 | 1.70[10] |
| 9 | "Shoot the Piano Player" | Rebecca Rodriguez | Glenn Kessler & Aaron Zelman | March 30, 2026 | T13.26109 | 1.44[11] |
| 10 | "Exposed" | James Strong | Glenn Kessler & Aaron Zelman | April 6, 2026 | T13.26110 | 1.52[12] |
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.[13] On July 2, 2025, David Schulner joined the series as an executive producer and co-showrunner alongside Whitmore and Malone.[14] On November 10, 2025, Schulner, Whitmore, and Malone stepped down as co-showrunners and were replaced by Aaron Zelman and Glenn Kessler.[15] On April 6, 2026, Fox renewed the series for a second season.[16]
Casting
Upon the series order announcement, Patrick Dempsey was cast to star.[17] Dempsey also executive produces the series.[18] In July 2025, Michael Imperioli, Richard Harmon, and Odeya Rush joined the cast as series regulars.[19][20][21] On August 7, 2025, Daniel David Stewart and Peter Gadiot were cast in starring roles.[22] In September 2025, Michaela McManus and Gina Torres joined the cast in recurring capacities.[23][24]
Filming
Principal photography for the series began on August 18, 2025, and concluded on February 9, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[25]
Release
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds a 50% approval rating based on 12 critic reviews.[28] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 58 out of 100 based on 9 critics, indicating "mixed or average".[29]
