---
title: "Hudson & Rex"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/hudson-rex-2019"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 87940
imdb_id: "tt9111220"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 8
episodes_count: 122
community_rating: 8.4
vote_count: 120
content_rating: "TV-PG"
---

# Hudson & Rex (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/hudson-rex-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A detective partners with a highly trained German Shepherd to solve crimes together."

### Why Watch
- unique detective partnership
- focus on canine intelligence

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited dialogue from the canine partner
- Tone & Suitability: The series features standard police procedural themes and law enforcement activities.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: procedural, lighthearted, canine-focused

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Philo, UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel, UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel | The Roku Channel | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Sky Go, Now TV | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, iciTouTV, Netflix Standard with Ads, Citytvplus Amazon Channel, Citytvplus | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | SBS On Demand | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (13 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 84
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 8 (10%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 76 (90%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Ken Cuperus
- **Networks / Studios**: Citytv

## Key Cast Continuity

- **John Reardon** as *Charlie Hudson*
- **Mayko Nguyen** as *Sarah Truong*
- **Kevin Hanchard** as *Joseph Donovan*
- **Justin Kelly** as *Jesse Mills*
- **Dan Abramovici** as *Ronald Lyle*
- **Luke Roberts** as *Mark*
- **Bridget Wareham** as *Karma Poole*
- **Andrew Bushell** as *Michael*
- **Lanette Ware** as *Sup. Vanessa Lewis*
- **Alan Doyle** as *Dalton*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the main character?
The series features Detective Charlie Hudson.

### Q: Who is the detective's partner?
The detective works with a highly trained German Shepherd named Rex.

### Q: Why does the detective prefer his partner?
He prefers working with the dog because the dog does not talk his ear off.

### Q: What is the dog's role?
Rex is a highly trained law enforcement animal.

### Q: What is the genre of the show?
It is a television series centered on a detective and his canine partner.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [TypingTest.com - Complete a Typing Test in 60 Seconds!](https://www.typingtest.com/)
- [Hudson & Rex - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hudson_%26_Rex)
- [Hudson & Rex (TV Series 2019- ) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9111220)
- [Where to Watch Hudson & Rex (2019) TV Show Online - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/show/hudson-and-rex)
- [Hudson & Rex - watch tv show streaming online - JustWatch](https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/hudson-and-rex)
- [Hudson & Rex (2019-2026) - Where to Watch - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/hudson-rex/C42UNShYSM3N3knHwkmod4/where-to-watch/)

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