Memory of a Killer is the latest Fox crime drama series that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats from the get-go. The series revolves around Angelo Flannery (played by Patrick Dempsey), a hitman who is burdened with early-onset Alzheimer’s. Angelo’s illness disrupts his carefully balanced family life and secret professional life, turning his world upside down. The series promises a thrilling ride and is worth a watch.Memory of a Killer is based on De Zaak Alzheimer, a Belgian film and novel. The series is adapted by Ed Whitmore and Tracey Malone for Fox. Other than Dempsey, the 10-episode series comes with an ensemble cast comprising Odeya Rush, Richard Harmon, Ian Matthews, Michael Imperioli, Richard Clarkin, Peter Gadiot, and Daniel David Stewart, among others.Memory of a Killer: Should you watch or skip the Fox crime drama?Memory of a Killer introduces the audience to Angelo right away, as a copier salesman, living an ordinary life in a small town. He appears as a loving family man fond of his pregnant daughter, Maria. Maria is married to Jeff, an app developer, whose future prospects remain uncertain.Angelo is a hardworking man, who often travels for his work. As he prepares to head for a sales convention, the audience finally get to see Angelo without his mask on. He undergoes a striking transformation, exchanging his regular Joe appearance for a polished assassin persona. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostMemory of a Killer will go on to reveal that Angelo is an assassin for a restaurant owner and crime boss, Dutch. His shift in personality emphasizes that he has been at this for a long time and is also exceptionally skilled at this side hustle. During a job, he will use some sleek tactics to deal with the target.He has managed to create two different personalities that are not only good at their jobs but also convince people around him of the version he portrays. Dutch is not aware that he has been living a double life and has a family of his own elsewhere. But then his carefully planned life slowly starts withering away when he discovers something grave. His memory is fading.In Memory of a Killer, Angelo’s brother Michael has Alzheimer’s and is at a care facility in New York. Angelo figures that even he is suffering from the same illness as he starts to struggle with his memories. And it appears his memory is destined to decline further as early-onset Alzheimer’s takes hold. And to make matters worse, he realizes someone suspicious is following him.While there are some slow-paced moments, Patrick Dempsey as a salesman moonlighting as a killer is interesting to watch. He plays the family man effectively, all the while ensuring that his other job is also done smoothly. But his newly discovered disease and its symptoms could be his undoing. And for a ruthless assassin, he sure has enemies. Not to overlook, a police detective in town could have gotten a whiff of his dubious double life as well. There are some questionable moments, but still, the series promises enough thrilling moments to keep the audience glued to their seats.Watch Memory of a Killer on Fox. The episodes can be streamed on Hulu as well.ALSO READ: Finding Her Edge finale recap and ending explained: Adriana finds herself at a pivotal crossroadsFor more stories on shows, follow SoapCentral!