Fox Renews ‘Memory of a Killer,’ Starring Michael Imperioli and Patrick Dempsey, for Season 2

Home TV News Apr 6, 2026 6:01pm PT Fox Renews ‘Memory of a Killer,’ Starring Michael Imperioli and Patrick Dempsey, for Season 2 By Michael Schneider Plus Icon Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large franklinavenue Latest ‘Shrinking’ Creator Assures Fans Season 4 Will Have a Time Jump, but Not Be a Complete Reboot 2 hours ago ‘Hacks’ Star Hannah Einbinder Blasts AI Creators as ‘Losers’: ‘You Guys Suck… I Want to Put Your Head in the Toilet and Flush’ 3 days ago ‘The Masked Singer’ Finale Reveals Identities of Galaxy Girl, Pugcasso, Cat Witch and Crane, With Help From Jessica Simpson: Here’s Who Won Season 14 5 days ago See All Christos Kalohoridis Fox has just unearthed more killer memories. The network has given a Season 2 order to “Memory of a Killer,” its freshman drama starring Patrick Dempsey and Michael Imperioli. This brings the series, which just wrapped its Season 1 on Monday night, through the 2026-2027 TV season. “‘Memory of a Killer’ has become a true standout with visceral performances from Patrick Dempsey and Michael Imperioli,” said Fox TV Network prexy Michael Thorn. “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 Two.” The 10-episode Season 1 premiered on Jan. 25 behind the NFL’s NFC championship game, which helped make it broadcast’s highest-rated drama telecast this season, Fox said. The network said it’s also Fox’s most-streamed series to date. Popular on Variety The series is inspired by the book and 2003 Belgian film “De Zaak Alzheimer.” Warner Bros. Television and Fox Entertainment are behind the show, with executive producers including showrunners Aaron Zelman and Glenn Kessler, and series star Dempsey. Arthur Sarkissian and Martin Campbell are also executive producers, along with Peter Bouckaert of Eyeworks. “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.” Richard Harmon, Odeya Rush, Daniel Davis Stewart and Peter Gadiot also star. Here’s the logline for Season 1: “‘Memory of A Killer’ is a dramatic thriller starring Emmy nominee Patrick Dempsey as a hitman, Angelo Doyle, leading a dangerous double life while hiding an even deadlier personal secret. Emmy winner Michael Imperioli stars opposite Dempsey in the role of Dutch, Angelo’s oldest friend and an accomplished chef whose restaurant is a front for criminal enterprise.” Read More About: Memory of a Killer, Michael Imperioli, Patrick Dempsey Jump to Comments More from Variety ‘Harry Potter’ Series Star Paapa Essiedu Says He’s Received Death Threats Over Snape Casting: ‘I’ve Been Told, “Quit or I’ll Murder You”’ HBO Max Cop Drama Pilot ‘American Blue’ Adds Five to Cast FilmSharks Boards Warner Bros. Spain Romantic Drama ‘All That We Never Were’ (EXCLUSIVE) ‘Harry Potter’ Series Set to Be the ‘Streaming Event of the Decade,’ Says Warner Bros. Discovery Streaming Boss ‘Marty Supreme’ Sets HBO Max Release Date After Getting 9 Oscar Nominations ‘Harry Potter’ Series Will Take Viewers Inside Malfoy Manor, Says New Draco Actor: ‘You Get an Insight Into How He Is’ Loading comments...