where does memory of a killer take place

Memory of a Killer is a new Fox drama series starring Patrick Dempsey that premiered on January 25, 2026.

Story Setting

The plot unfolds primarily between upstate New York —specifically the fictional town of Hudson Springs (near the Hudson Valley)—and New York City. Angelo Ledda, the lead character, balances his secret life as a hitman in NYC with his cover as a family man and photocopier salesman in the quiet Hudson Springs. Many of his assignments and key scenes, like visits to Dutch's Italian restaurant (Cucina Forlanni), occur in the city, while his personal unraveling due to early-onset Alzheimer's ties back to the suburbs.

This dual-world setup heightens the tension, as his fading memory risks breaching the divide between his violent NYC gigs and sleepy family routine. Imagine jogging quaint upstate streets by day, then crossing into Manhattan's gritty underbelly at night—until the lines blur.

Filming Locations

While set in New York State, the show was almost entirely shot in Ontario, Canada , from August to December 2025.

• Hudson Springs scenes : Filmed in Port Perry , a picturesque Victorian-era town on Lake Scugog, about 50 miles northeast of Toronto. Its heritage downtown, Queen Street, post office with clock tower, and spots like Captain George Fish & Chips doubled as the fictional town.

• New York City scenes : Captured in Toronto (e.g., Windsor Arms Hotel for Angelo's room, Dim Sum King in Chinatown) and Hamilton (street and subway scenes with digital NYC effects, like the elevated subway and George Washington Bridge).

• Other: Exteriors for Dutch's restaurant and parking scenes in Hamilton's downtown, including the old Eaton Centre clock tower.

Aspect| In-Story Location| Real Filming Spot
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Angelo's hometown| Hudson Springs, NY (Hudson Valley)| Port Perry, Ontario 5
Hitman jobs & restaurant| New York City| Toronto & Hamilton, Ontario 15
Bridge crossing| George Washington Bridge| Digital effects in Hamilton 5

Quick Context & Buzz

Adapted loosely from concepts like the 2003 Belgian film The Memory of a Killer (set elsewhere), this version focuses on a hitman's dual life amid dementia. Recent forum chatter on Facebook notes a possible Mexico-El Paso variant in fan discussions, but that's likely confusion with other titles—the Fox show's canon sticks to NY.

As of late January 2026, it's trending for Dempsey's intense role and those stunning Canadian stand-ins for NY. Production wrapped in Toronto, fueling local excitement.

TL;DR : Takes place in fictional Hudson Springs (upstate NY) and New York City, filmed mostly in Ontario, Canada.

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