Hudson & Rex 2019

Overview

Hudson and Rex is a Canadian police procedural television series that premiered in 2019. The show is based on the Austrian-Italian drama Kommissar Rex and was created by Ken Cuperus and Will Dixon. The series follows Detective Charlie Hudson, a member of the Major Crimes Division of the St. John's Police Department in Newfoundland. Hudson is partnered with Rex, a highly trained K9 German Shepherd, to investigate crimes. Hudson prefers working with the animal because the dog does not talk his ear off. The cast features John Reardon as Detective Charlie Hudson, alongside Mayko Nguyen, Kevin Hanchard, and Justin Kelly. Episodes of the series have been directed by Felipe Rodriguez. The show is available to viewers through various streaming platforms, including Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+. As a law enforcement team, Hudson and Rex work together to solve cases within their jurisdiction. The production is documented as an ongoing series that has continued through 2026.