Fox is doubling down on its freshman drama slate.
The network has officially renewed Memory of a Killer for a second season, as the show’s Season 1 finale airs tonight, April 6, Deadline reports. The pickup makes it two-for-two for Fox’s new scripted dramas this season, following the earlier renewal of Best Medicine.
From Warner Bros. Television and Fox Entertainment, the series follows Angelo Flannery, played by Patrick Dempsey, a hitman living a dangerous double life while secretly battling memory loss. As his condition worsens, Angelo is forced to confront his past after discovering that his wife’s death may not have been an accident—and that his family is now in danger.
Imperioli co-stars as Dutch Forlanni, an Italian chef whose restaurant doubles as a front for a criminal operation, and who also happens to be Angelo’s longtime friend and employer. The cast also includes Gina Torres, Odeya Rush, Richard Harmon, Peter Gadiot, and Daniel David Stewart.
Memory of a Killer has emerged as a strong performer for the network—particularly in the streaming space. While its linear ratings saw the typical decline common among serialized broadcast dramas, the series found a significant second life on Hulu, where it has consistently ranked in the platform’s Daily Top 10.
The show’s premiere debuted to an impressive 16.2 million total viewers across platforms and encores, bolstered by a high-profile launch behind the NFC Championship Game. It also marked Fox’s most-streamed drama debut in six years, signaling early on that the series had the potential to break through beyond traditional viewing metrics.
Its continued digital momentum ultimately secured the renewal, with Memory of a Killer delivering Fox’s largest streaming audience for a drama this season to date.
Behind the scenes, Aaron Zelman and Glenn Kessler will continue as showrunners after stepping in midway through the show’s first season, replacing original co-showrunners Ed Whitmore, Tracey Malone, and David Schulner.
Channing Dungey, Chairman and CEO of Warner Bros. Television Group, echoed that sentiment, praising the show’s “critical, creative, and commercial success” and teasing what’s ahead for Angelo’s next chapter.
With Memory of a Killer joining Doc and Animal Control on the renewal list, Fox is signaling confidence in its current slate as it heads into the next television season.
As for what’s next, Season 2 is expected to dive even deeper into Angelo’s past—where every memory could be the key to survival.