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Patrick Dempsey anchors a tense new thriller on Fox that asks what happens when a carefully managed double life collides with a fading mind. With Episode 4 having aired Monday, Feb. 9, the series is now moving quickly through its 10-episode run — and its portrayal of memory loss gives the show immediate cultural resonance.
What the series is about
In Memory of a Killer, Dempsey plays Angelo Flannery, a professional assassin who has long kept his violent work separate from his suburban family life. The premise shifts when Angelo begins to lose time and recall — an early-onset Alzheimer’s-type condition that threatens both his assignments and his home.
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The TV drama adapts Belgian writer Jef Geeraerts’ novel originally published as De Zaak Alzheimer, a story that has already inspired a 2003 Belgian film and the 2022 feature Memory starring Liam Neeson. This latest incarnation places the medical decline at the center of a crime thriller, raising questions about culpability, identity and how memory shapes behavior.
When and how to watch
Memory of a Killer airs on Fox on Mondays at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT. Episodes are posted to Hulu the following day for streaming.
Episode 4, titled “Unhappy Ending,” premiered on Feb. 9. If you missed it live, it’s available on Hulu the next day, as are earlier installments.
‘Memory of a Killer’ episode schedule
- Episode 4 — “Unhappy Ending”: Feb. 9 (aired)
- Episode 5: Feb. 16
- Episode 6: Feb. 23
- Episode 7: March 2
- Episode 8: March 9
- Episode 9: March 16
- Episode 10: March 23
The series premiered on Jan. 25 and is listed as a 10-episode season. Expect weekly plot developments to escalate as Angelo’s condition complicates both his professional obligations and personal relationships.
Key cast
- Patrick Dempsey as Angelo Doyle
- Michael Imperioli as Dutch
- Gina Torres as Linda Grant
- Richard Harmon as Joe
- Odeya Rush as Maria
- Daniel David Stewart as Jeff
- Peter Gadiot as Dave
The series blends procedural elements with a character study; viewers interested in crime drama and performances anchored by a well-known lead will find it especially compelling. Its treatment of memory loss also adds a topical dimension that has sparked conversation about how television represents neurological disease.
Trailer clips and promotional material are available through Fox’s channels and on streaming platforms; check Hulu for the most recent episode if you want to catch up before the next broadcast. Local listings can confirm start times in your area.
