Amazon Prime Video adds a gripping new thriller to its top 10 lineup: Memory of a Killer. This intense series follows an aging hitman battling dementia while unraveling family secrets.
Plot Overview
The story centers on assassin Angelo Ledda, who faces skyrocketing stakes after his dementia diagnosis. His family in Cooperstown, New York, knows him only as a photocopier salesman. Tensions escalate when evidence suggests his late wife’s death was no accident, and his pregnant daughter Maria becomes a target. Angelo’s hidden worlds collide as he hunts clues from his past kills.
Officials describe the series as a “redemptive story about a man who is losing his memory but gaining a conscience.” Angelo must eliminate threats to his family, execute new contracts, conceal his condition, and still make it home for dinner.
Star-Studded Cast
Patrick Dempsey stars as Angelo Ledda, delivering an ominous performance in this high-stakes role. He teams up with Michael Imperioli, who portrays Dutch Forlanni—an Italian chef whose restaurant masks criminal operations. Dutch, Angelo’s longtime friend and boss, provides the hit lists.
The series draws inspiration from the 2003 Belgian film De Zaak Alzheimer and originally premiered as a 10-episode run.
Critical and Viewer Buzz
Memory of a Killer earns a solid near-7/10 rating on IMDb. Fans praise its blend of Breaking Bad tension and John Wick action. One viewer, Rod, raves: “This is the kind of show we needed. It’s brutal, it’s dark, it’s a breath of fresh air. Dempsey has always been a class act but here as Angelo he is ominous. You can’t take your eyes off him. A must-watch, I don’t want to get off this rollercoaster.”
More Thrillers on Amazon Prime
- Steal: Office worker Zara (Sophie Turner) joins a massive heist with her best friend.
- Fallout: Post-apocalyptic adventure based on the hit video game.
- Clarice: Spin-off from The Silence of the Lambs.
The first three episodes of Memory of a Killer stream now on Amazon Prime Video.
