Memory of a Killer Renewed for Season 2 at Fox

Forget Me Not: Fox Orders Up a Second Helping of Memory of a Killer

Fox has officially greenlit Memory of a Killer for Season 2. The announcement dropped just as the Season 1 finale was wrapping up, proving that while Patrick Dempsey’s character might struggle to remember where he put his car keys (or his hit list), the network knows exactly where the ratings are.

Since its debut, the series, an American facelift of the 2003 Belgian film De Zaak Alzheimer, has managed to claw its way up the ranks. Despite a minor dip in live viewers after the pilot, the show has become a streaming darling. It currently sits as Fox’s third-highest scripted drama in the coveted 18-49 demographic. Apparently, watching a legendary assassin grapple with early-onset Alzheimer's is exactly what the public needs to unwind after a long day of their own minor inconveniences.

What We Know About the Return

Showrunners Aaron Zelman and Glenn Kessler are back at the helm, which is good news for anyone who enjoyed the slow-burn tension of the first ten episodes. Patrick Dempsey is confirmed to return as Angelo Doyle, alongside the always-reliable Michael Imperioli. Dempsey has been vocal about his commitment to the role, recently noting that he’s looking forward to diving deeper into the "messy" intersection of Angelo’s deteriorating mind and his very high-stakes career.

While Season 2 doesn't have a firm premiere date yet, it’s a safe bet for the 2026–2027 television cycle. Expect more moral ambiguity, more brooding stares from Imperioli, and hopefully, a few more answers regarding that cliffhanger ending that left half of Twitter throwing their remotes.

Why It’s Actually Working

For a network procedural, Memory of a Killer has managed to avoid the "Case of the Week" trap that usually kills shows this ambitious. By focusing on the psychological decay of its protagonist, the series feels more like a prestige cable drama than a standard Fox offering. It’s gritty, it’s uncomfortable, and it manages to make us root for a guy who definitely shouldn't be allowed near a firearm, let alone be the hero of a prime-time series.

As we look toward the 2026–2027 season, the question isn’t whether Angelo can survive his enemies, it’s whether he can survive his own mind. If Season 2 is half as intense as the freshman run, we’re in for a treat.

Let us know if you think Angelo’s luck is finally running out, or if he’s got a few more hits left in him.