Liam Neeson Action Thriller Remake Gains Streaming Popularity Before Season Finale

Patrick Dempsey leads a new crime thriller series titled Memory of a Killer. He plays Angelo Doyle, a contract killer and devoted family man.

Series premise and cast

Doyle maintains two secret lives. He begins to show early-onset Alzheimer’s, which undermines his control.

When his pregnant daughter becomes a target, Doyle must protect his family. He struggles to trust his own memory.

Production details

The series premiered January 25, 2026, on FOX. Daniel Minahan directed episodes in the first season.

Creators Ed Whitmore and Tracey Malone developed the show for television. The first nine episodes are streaming now in the U.S.

Streaming performance

Filmogaz.com reports the series has been climbing streaming charts. It sits at number four on Hulu in the United States.

Internationally, it ranks eighth on HBO Max, according to FlixPatrol. On Hulu, only The Rookie, Paradise, and American Idol rank higher.

Availability and schedule

• First nine episodes available on Hulu in the U.S.
• Season 1 finale scheduled to air April 6, 2026.

Connections to earlier works

The television series traces its roots to the 2003 Belgian film De Zaak Alzheimer. That film adapted a 1985 novel.

Memory of a Killer also functions as a remake of Liam Neeson’s 2022 action thriller Memory. That film featured Neeson as a hitman with early dementia.

Related films and streaming

• Memory (2022) earned strong viewer scores and streams on Prime Video.
• Knox Goes Away (2023), starring Michael Keaton, drew comparisons for its dementia-driven plot. It streams on HBO Max.

Reception and ratings

Critical response has been mixed. Rotten Tomatoes lists a 50 percent critics score for the series.

Audience reaction has been warmer. The show’s Popcornmeter sits at 72 percent among viewers.

Where the lead comes from

Dempsey recently appeared as Aaron Spencer in Dexter: Original Sin. He is best known for playing Dr. Derek Shepherd on Grey’s Anatomy.

Since leaving Grey’s Anatomy in 2021, he has also appeared in the films Ferrari and Thanksgiving.

Why viewers are watching

Audiences appear drawn to the lead’s against-type turn. Critics and viewers call the show intense and suspenseful.

As a remake tied to Liam Neeson’s film, it benefits from existing interest in the concept. The series has gained streaming popularity before the season finale.