SummaryHitman Angelo Ledda (Patrick Dempsey) hides the fact he has developed early-onset Alzheimer's from his daughter (Odeya Rush) and his friend Dutch (Michael Imperioli), whose restaurant is a front for their criminal enterprise in the thriller series inspired by the 2003 Belgian film De Zaak Alzheimer.
Created By:Ed Whitmore, Tracey Malone
Memory of a Killer
Season 1 Premiere:
Jan 25, 2026
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Mixed or Average
52
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Generally Favorable
7.0
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Jan 26, 2026
80
Yes, the editing can at times feel ambiguous, but these moments are so few and far between that they are quite easy to move past and even embrace. When that small imperfection is measured against Dempsey's performance, which gives away just enough to convince you he's a seasoned hitman, along with the constantly twisting plot and enjoyable action, the qualities far outweigh any negatives.
Jan 22, 2026
64
What's clear is that Memory of a Killer is so far a decidedly watchable show that, novel premise aside, has done little to make itself feel like essential viewing.
Jan 26, 2026
63
It's a bit lackluster and tedious, particularly during scenes of Angelo's "Leave it to Beaver" family life. Without actors as talented and charming as Dempsey and Imperioli, it would be entirely forgettable. Their powerful, charismatic presence, however, suggest this is worth sticking with beyond the two-night premiere.
Jan 26, 2026
60
We still think that Memory Of A Killer has the potential to go in directions other thrillers haven’t, simply because of the cognitive decline Dempsey’s character will be suffering through. But through the first two episodes, there’s not enough of that to make the show feel much different than other conspiracy thrillers of recent vintage.
Jan 26, 2026
40
Disjointed and bland in the two episodes provided to critics in advance, this assassin drama has some execution issues.
Jan 23, 2026
40
One of the issues with the show is that this program and its universe feels surprisingly contained and even slight. There’s too little world-building, almost no setup for Angelo as a character outside of his descriptors like “assassin,” “father,” and “patient.”
Feb 2, 2026
20
I was — full credit — never bored watching Memory of a Killer. Lots of things happen in the two episodes I’ve seen. Too many of them, though, are risible.
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Feb 16, 2026
5
Patrick Dempsey is the latest star to play a contract killer, but with 2 new angles:1. He has a second life as a suburban family man.2. Instead of the usual addictions, he’s starting to experience memory issues (his brother is already in a Alzheimer's facility).This is Dempsey’s show and he’s got a handle on the cold-blooded assassin with his cool car, clothes and demeanor. His approaching dementia only drops in about once an ep, making it more a random threat than a dominating issue. The plot has the expected twists and some clever kills, but nothing’s especially original on that front. It’s a standard TV crime drama with Dempsey’s character as the main attraction. (Review based on 4 out of 5 one-hour eps with the last one dropping on 2/23)
