Memory of a Killer
Definition
The title of an American crime drama television series premiering on Fox in 2026, starring Patrick Dempsey as Angelo, a professional assassin grappling with early-onset Alzheimer's disease while developing a conscience and trying to atone for his past.
The English title of the 2003 Belgian thriller film 'De Zaak Alzheimer' (The Alzheimer Affair), directed by Erik Van Looy, about an aging hitman with Alzheimer's who embarks on a final mission.
Figuratively, an exceptionally sharp, precise, or unforgiving recollection, likened to the unerring focus of a professional killer who never forgets a target.
Examples
I binged 'Memory of a Killer' last weekend, and now every time I forget my keys, I wonder if I'm the next Angelo.
Unlike the protagonist in 'Memory of a Killer,' my memory is selective – I remember every embarrassing moment but forget where I parked five minutes ago.
She has the memory of a killer; years later, she still recites verbatim the snarky comment he made at the office party.
Watching 'Memory of a Killer' is like training your brain for espionage – plot twists so sharp, you'll need a mnemonic device just to survive the finale.