EXCLUSIVE: Fox is going 2-for-2 with its freshman drama series. The network has renewed Memory of a Killer for a second season. The news comes as Season 1 of the thriller starring Patrick Dempsey and Michael Imperioli comes to a close with its finale tonight, April 6. It follows the recent Season 2 pickup of Fox’s other freshman drama, Best Medicine, headlined by Josh Charles.
Aaron Zelman and Glenn Kessler will continue as showrunners of Memory Of a Killer, inspired by the book and the 2003 Belgian film De Zaak Alzheimer. They joined halfway through production of the series’ 10-episode first season, replacing original co-showrunners, developers Ed Whitmore & Tracey Malone and David Schulner.
Memory of a Killer, from Warner Bros Television and Fox Entertainment, had a big launch behind the NFC Championship Game in January. The premiere has delivered 16.2 million total viewers across platforms and encores (linear L+35; non-linear through April 4). Memory of a Killer also became Fox’s most streamed drama debut in six years (1.9M P2+), since 9-1-1: Lone Star, which premiered on January 19, 2020.
While the series’ linear ratings have tapered off, something pretty common for serialized broadcast dramas, Memory of a Killer has become a staple on Hulu, which releases new episodes next day, regularly raking in the streamer’s Daily Top 10. Memory of a Killer‘s strong digital performance — the show commands Fox’s largest streaming audience season-to-date (1.4M P2+ across seven-day viewing) — helped secure its renewal.
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“Memory of a Killer has become a true standout with visceral performances from Patrick Dempsey and Michael Imperioli,” said Michael Thorn, President of Fox Television Network. “Aaron Zelman, Glenn Kessler, and our partners at Warner Bros Television have delivered a sharp, emotional character-driven thriller that’s clearly landed with viewers, and we’re excited to continue that success together in Season 2.”
Memory of a Killer stars Dempsey as Angelo Flannery/Doyle, who leads a dangerous double life while hiding an even deadlier personal secret: he is slowing losing his memory. To further complicate things, he discovers that his wife’s recent death may not have been an accident. When someone comes after his pregnant daughter Maria (Odeya Rush), it’s clear the wall between his lives has been breached. Angelo must stop whoever’s coming for his family by searching his past hits for clues, and the list is very long.
Imperioli plays Dutch Forlanni, an accomplished Italian chef whose restaurant is a front for criminal enterprise. Dutch is Angelo’s oldest friend, as well as his employer — he gives Angelo the targets for his hits. The cast also includes Richard Harmon, Peter Gadiot and Daniel David Stewart.
“We’re thrilled Fox has renewed Memory of a Killer for a second season, a richly deserved renewal given the show’s great critical, creative, and commercial success,” said Channing Dungey, Chairman and CEO, Warner Bros. Television Group and WBD US Networks. “The performances of Patrick Dempsey and Michael Imperioli have been powerful and compelling, and we can’t wait to see what the show’s brilliant creative team has in store for Angelo’s next chapter.”
Memory of a Killer is produced by Warner Bros Television and Fox Entertainment. Executive producers include Dempsey, Zelman and Kessler. Arthur Sarkissian and Martin Campbell are also executive producers, along with Peter Bouckaert of Eyeworks.
In addition to Best Medicine, Memory of a Miller joins recently renewed Fox drama Doc and comedy Animal Control. The network also has its core animated comedies set to return next season.