Fox unearthed even more murderous memories. The network has given a second season order to the freshman drama “Memories of a Murderer,” starring Patrick Dempsey and Michael Imperioli. This means the series, which just concluded its first season on Monday night, will conclude through the 2026-2027 television season.
“The visceral performances of Patrick Dempsey and Michael Imperioli make ‘Memories of a Murderer’ a true standout,” said Michael Thorne, president of FOX TV Networks. “Aaron Zelman, Glenn Kessler, and our partners at Warner Bros. Television have delivered sharp, emotional, character-driven thrillers that have clearly resonated with audiences, and we’re excited to continue that success together in Season 2.”
The 10-episode first season premiered on January 25th behind the NFL’s NFC Championship Game, making it the highest-rated TV series of the season, according to Fox. It is also Fox’s most streamed series ever, according to the network.
The series is inspired by this book and the 2003 Belgian film De Zaak Alzheimer. Warner Bros. Television and Fox Entertainment are behind the show, with showrunners Aaron Zelman and Glenn Kessler and series star Dempsey serving as executive producer. Arthur Sarkisian and Martin Campbell will also executive produce alongside Eyeworks’ Peter Buccato.
Channing Dungey, chairman and CEO of Warner Bros. Television Group and WBD US Networks, said: “We are thrilled that Fox has renewed ‘Memories of a Murderer’ for a second season. This is a natural renewal given the show’s critical, creative and commercial success.” “The performances by Patrick Dempsey and Michael Imperioli are strong and convincing, and we can’t wait to see what the show’s talented creative team has in store for Angelo’s next chapter.”
Richard Harmon, Odeya Rush, Daniel Davis Stewart and Peter Gadiot also star. Here is the logline for season 1: “Memories of a Murderer is a dramatic thriller starring Emmy Award nominee Patrick Dempsey as hitman Angelo Doyle, who leads a dangerous double life while hiding even more dangerous personal secrets.Emmy Award winner Michael Imperioli stars opposite Dempsey as Dutch, Angelo’s oldest friend and a master chef who runs the criminal organization’s restaurant.”
