EXCLUSIVE: Fox goes 2-for-2 with its freshman drama sequence. The community has renewed Memory of a Killer for a second season. The information comes as Season 1 of the thriller starring Patrick Dempsey and Michael Imperioli involves an in depth with its finale tonight, April 6. It follows the current Season 2 pickup of Fox’s different freshman drama, Best Medicine, headlined by Josh Charles.
Aaron Zelman and Glenn Kessler will proceed as showrunners of Memory Of a Killer, impressed by the e-book and the 2003 Belgian movie De Zaak Alzheimer. They joined midway by way of manufacturing of the sequence’ 10-episode first season, changing authentic co-showrunners, builders Ed Whitmore & Tracey Malone and David Schulner.
Memory of a Killer, from Warner Bros. Television and Fox Entertainment, had an enormous launch behind the NFC Championship Game in January. The premiere has delivered 16.2 million complete viewers throughout platforms and encores (linear: L+35, non-linear: by way of 4/4/26). Memory of a Killer additionally grew to become Fox’s most streamed drama debut in 6 years (1.9M P2+), since 9-1-1: Lone Star, which premiered 1/19/2020.
While the sequence’ linear rankings have tapered off, one thing fairly widespread for serialized broadcast dramas, Memory of a Killer has develop into a staple on Hulu, which releases new episodes subsequent day, recurrently raking within the streamer’s Daily Top 10. Memory of a Killer‘s strong digital performance — the show commands Fox’s largest streaming viewers season to-date (1.4M P2+ throughout 7-day viewing) — helped safe its renewal.
“Memory of a Killer has become a true standout with visceral performances from Patrick Dempsey and Michael Imperioli,” stated Michael Thorn, President of Fox Television Network. “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 2.”
Memory of a Killer stars Dempsey as Angelo Flannery/Doyle, who leads a harmful double life whereas hiding a fair deadlier private secret, he’s slowing dropping his reminiscence. To additional complicate issues, he discovers that his spouse’s current loss of life could not have been an accident. When somebody comes after his pregnant daughter Maria (Odeya Rush), it’s clear the wall between his lives has been breached. Angelo should cease whoever’s coming for his household by looking his previous hits for clues, and the record could be very lengthy.
Imperioli performs Dutch Forlanni, an completed Italian chef whose restaurant is a entrance for prison enterprise. Dutch is Angelo’s oldest pal, in addition to his employer — he offers Angelo the targets for his hits. The solid additionally consists of Richard Harmon, Peter Gadiot and Daniel David Stewart.
“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,” stated Channing Dungey, Chairman and CEO, Warner Bros. Television Group and WBD US Networks. (*2*)
Memory of a Killer is produced by Warner Bros. Television and Fox Entertainment. Executive producers embody Dempsey, Zelman and Kessler. Arthur Sarkissian and Martin Campbell are additionally government producers, together with Peter Bouckaert of Eyeworks.
In addition to Best Medicine, Memory of a Miller joins not too long ago renewed Fox drama Doc and comedy Animal Control. The community additionally has its core animated comedies set to return subsequent season.
