Patrick Dempsey’s

TL;DR:

Patrick Dempsey’s new Fox thriller premiered on 25–26 January 2026.
Season 1 runs 10 episodes, Mondays at 9 p.m. ET, next day on Hulu.
Critics are mixed on tone and writing, praise Dempsey’s lead turn.
Early Rotten Tomatoes score sits in the mid 40s and may shift.
Cast includes Michael Imperioli, Gina Torres, Odeya Rush, and more.

Patrick Dempsey is back on broadcast TV. Fox launched Memory of a Killer with a two-night premiere on Sunday, 25 January 2026, and Monday, 26 January 2026. Episodes now air Mondays at 9 p.m. ET on Fox, with streaming on Hulu the next day. People reports Season 1 has 10 episodes.

The series adapts the 2003 Belgian film De Zaak Alzheimer. Dempsey plays Angelo Doyle, a quiet upstate dad who also works as a contract killer. His double life starts to crack as he shows signs of early-onset Alzheimer’s. People confirms the premise and the two-night start.

What happened in the premiere

The opener set two tracks. At home, Angelo tries to protect his pregnant daughter, Maria. At work, he juggles mob jobs for Dutch, an old friend who runs a criminal ring. The second night pushed the fallout from a shooting that rattles Angelo’s family. Hulu’s listing highlights FBI Agent Linda Grant pressing Angelo, while he pursues his own lead.

The cast is built to carry both sides of Angelo’s life. Michael Imperioli plays Dutch. Gina Torres appears as Agent Grant. Odeya Rush plays Maria. People lists Richard Harmon and Daniel David Stewart among key players.

Early reviews: strong lead, uneven package

Critics are split. CinemaBlend’s roundup notes praise for the show’s pace and Dempsey’s performance from outlets like The Wrap and Collider. It also collects pushback from reviewers at The Hollywood Reporter and RogerEbert.com, who call the editing choppy and the writing shallow. The result feels watchable for some, thin for others.

On the scoreboards, Rotten Tomatoes shows a mid-40s Tomatometer for Season 1 as of 27 January 2026. That is based on a small number of critic reviews, so the figure may change as more ratings land.

How to watch

In the United States, new episodes air on Fox on Mondays at 9 p.m. ET and stream on Hulu the next day. People confirms the schedule and episode count. If you prefer to binge, waiting a few weeks will stack more episodes on Hulu.

International release varies by region and partner deals. Check your local Fox affiliate, major streamers, or regional guides for listings.

The bigger picture for Dempsey

This is a sharp turn from Grey’s Anatomy. Dempsey leans into a character who is dangerous, exhausted, and slipping. The role gives him room to move away from romantic leads. Early critics who like the show say he sells the tension and the fear. Those who are cooler on it want more depth in the writing. Either way, the performance is the hook.

Episode cadence and key dates

Below is a quick release guide based on the current plan. People reports Mondays at 9 p.m. ET on Fox, with next-day Hulu streaming. Rotten Tomatoes lists the next episode date. Times are ET.

Date	Episode	Where to watch	Time
Sun, 25 Jan 2026	Premiere, Part 1	Fox, next day Hulu	10 p.m. ET
Mon, 26 Jan 2026	Premiere, Part 2	Fox, next day Hulu	9 p.m. ET
Mon, 2 Feb 2026	Episode 3	Fox, next day Hulu	9 p.m. ET

Quick viewer checklist

Set a Monday 9 p.m. ET reminder.
Add the series to your Hulu watchlist.
Expect 10 episodes for Season 1.
Watch for Imperioli, Torres, and Rush in key scenes.
Track the score trend as more critics weigh in.

What to watch for next

New episodes will test how the show handles memory loss without losing momentum. Can the writers keep the thriller beats tight while exploring a serious condition with care. Reviews suggest room to deepen character backstories and sharpen the edit. If that happens, scores could climb over the next few weeks.

Why it matters

Dempsey brings a large, global fan base. A steady Monday slot gives Fox a clear anchor. If Memory of a Killer finds a groove, it could mark a durable new phase for Dempsey on network TV. If it stalls, expect changes in tone or pacing to land fast.