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Hudson & Rex 2019

“Good detectives, great partners.”

★ 8.4/10 · 120 votes TV-PG DramaCrime 8 seasons · 122 eps Returning Series
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What is Hudson & Rex?

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.

Type
TV series
Year
2019
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
122
First aired
Feb 25, 2019
Last aired
Mar 3, 2026
Original language
EN
Origin
CA
Networks
Citytv
Genres
Drama, Crime
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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.

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Should you watch it?

“A detective partners with a highly trained German Shepherd to solve crimes together.”

Reasons to watch
  • unique detective partnership
  • focus on canine intelligence
Keep in mind
  • limited dialogue from the canine partner

Watch it if you enjoy police procedurals featuring animal partners.

The series features standard police procedural themes and law enforcement activities.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 13 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 19 episodes
Season 3 · 16 episodes
Season 4 · 16 episodes
Season 5 · 20 episodes

Frequently asked questions

Who is the main character?

The series features Detective Charlie Hudson.

Who is the detective's partner?

The detective works with a highly trained German Shepherd named Rex.

Why does the detective prefer his partner?

He prefers working with the dog because the dog does not talk his ear off.

What is the dog's role?

Rex is a highly trained law enforcement animal.

What is the genre of the show?

It is a television series centered on a detective and his canine partner.