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This article is about the 2026 TV series. For the 2003 Belgian film De zaak Alzheimer it was based on, also known as The Alzheimer Case, The Alzheimer Affair, or The Memory of a Killer; or the 1985 novel of the same name, see The Alzheimer Case.

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.

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

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 byWritten byOriginal air date [2]Prod.
code
1“Pilot”Daniel MinahanTeleplay by : Ed Whitmore & Tracey Malone
Television story : Ed Whitmore & Tracey Malone		January 25, 2026 (2026-01-25)T13.26101
2“Ferryman”David PetrarcaEd Whitmore & Tracey MaloneJanuary 26, 2026 (2026-01-26)T13.26102
3“Samurai”David PetrarcaEd Whitmore & Tracey Malone & Heidi-Marie FerrenFebruary 2, 2026 (2026-02-02)T13.26103
4“Unhappy Ending”Toa FraserDavid SchulnerFebruary 9, 2026 (2026-02-09)T13.26104
5“Betrayal”John FawcettGlenise MullinsFebruary 23, 2026 (2026-02-23)T13.26105
6“Uncle Jacob”Rebecca RodriguezKat Sieniuc & Jason LewMarch 2, 2026 (2026-03-02)T13.26106
7“Dr. Parks”Loren YaconelliAustin Badgett & Glenise MullinsMarch 16, 2026 (2026-03-16)T13.26107
8“Tailored by Fabroni”Toa FraserJason LewMarch 23, 2026 (2026-03-23)T13.26108
9“Shoot the Piano Player”Rebecca RodriguezGlenn Kessler & Aaron ZelmanMarch 30, 2026 (2026-03-30)T13.26109
10“Exposed”James StrongGlenn Kessler & Aaron ZelmanApril 6, 2026 (2026-04-06)T13.26110

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.[3] On July 2, 2025, David Schulner joined the series as an executive producer and co-showrunner alongside Whitmore and Malone.[4] On November 10, 2025, Schulner, Whitmore, and Malone stepped down as co-showrunners and were replaced by Aaron Zelman and Glenn Kessler.[5] On April 6, 2026, Fox renewed the series for a second season.[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]

Filming

Principal photography for the series began on August 18, 2025, and concluded on February 9, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[15]

Release

Memory of a Killer premiered on Fox on January 25, 2026.[16] Australian streaming service Stan acquired the rights to stream the series at the same time as in the United States (January 26 in Australia).[17]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds a 50% approval rating based on 12 critic reviews.[18] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 58 out of 100 based on 9 critics, indicating “mixed or average”.[19]

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b “Shows A-Z – memory of a killer on fox”. The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 20, 2026.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (July 2, 2025). “David Schulner Joins New Fox Drama ‘Memory Of A Killer’ As Co-Showrunner”. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (April 6, 2026). “Memory of a Killer Renewed For Season 2 By Fox”. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ Cordero, Rosy (November 21, 2025). “Patrick Dempsey Runs Toward Danger In ‘Memory Of A Killer’ Trailer”. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (July 21, 2025). “Fox’s ‘Memory Of A Killer’ Adds Odeya Rush To Cast”. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
  12. ^ Otterson, Joe (August 7, 2025). “Fox’s ‘Memory of a Killer’ Series Casts Daniel David Stewart, Peter Gadiot”. Variety. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
  13. ^ Grobar, Matt (September 15, 2025). “Michaela McManus Joins Fox’s ‘Memory Of A Killer’ As Recurring”. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
  14. ^ Cordero, Rosy (September 18, 2025). “Gina Torres Joins Cast Of ‘Memory Of A Killer’ In Return To Fox”. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
  15. ^ “Current Productions”. City of Toronto. Archived from the original on February 27, 2026. Retrieved February 27, 2026.
  16. ^ 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.
  17. ^ Laidlaw, Kyle (January 8, 2026). “STAN picks up new Patrick Dempsey led crime thriller Memory of a Killer”. TV Blackbox. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  18. ^ “Memory of a Killer: Season 1″. Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
  19. ^ “Memory of a Killer: Season 1″. Metacritic. Retrieved January 26, 2026.