Fox Renews ‘Memory Of A Killer’ for Season 2
Fox has officially renewed its freshman series, Memory of a Killer, for a second season. This decision arrives as Season 1 concludes, with the finale airing on April 6. The show stars Patrick Dempsey and Michael Imperioli, and its Season 2 confirmation follows the recent pickup of another Fox drama, Best Medicine, led by Josh Charles.
About Memory of a Killer
Inspired by the 2003 Belgian film, De Zaak Alzheimer, Memory of a Killer is produced by Warner Bros Television and Fox Entertainment. The series features a compelling narrative where Dempsey’s character, Angelo Flannery, leads a double life while grappling with memory loss.
Showrunners and Production
Aaron Zelman and Glenn Kessler will continue as showrunners for the upcoming season. They joined the project midway through the first season, taking over from original showrunners Ed Whitmore & Tracey Malone, along with David Schulner.
Viewership Performance
The premiere episode of Memory of a Killer attracted 16.2 million viewers across various platforms, benefiting from its launch during the NFC Championship Game in January. Additionally, the show achieved the highest streaming numbers for Fox’s drama debut in six years, with 1.9 million viewers, surpassing the previous record set by 9-1-1: Lone Star in January 2020.
Critical Acclaim
Memory of a Killer has received strong digital performance ratings, capturing Fox’s largest streaming audience of the season with 1.4 million viewers in seven-day viewing. Despite a decline in linear ratings, the series remains popular on Hulu, frequently appearing in the streamer’s Daily Top 10.
Character Dynamics
Dempsey’s character, Angelo, faces escalating dangers as he navigates a world filled with secrets and threats to his family. He must piece together clues from his past while protecting his pregnant daughter, Maria, portrayed by Odeya Rush. Michael Imperioli stars as Dutch Forlanni, an Italian chef entangled in the criminal underworld.
Executive Statements
- Michael Thorn, President of Fox Television Network, praised the show for its emotional depth and compelling storytelling.
- Channing Dungey, Chairman and CEO of Warner Bros. Television Group, expressed excitement over the renewal and anticipation for Angelo’s journey in Season 2.
Looking Ahead
Following this successful renewal, Memory of a Killer joins other renewed Fox programs, including Doc and Animal Control. The series is positioned as a key player in Fox’s lineup, alongside its established animated comedies.
