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Inspector Rex 1994

“A rare hound, no bones about it!”

★ 7.2/10 · 288 votes TV-14 CrimeMysteryDrama 10 seasons · 119 eps Ended
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What is Inspector Rex?

Inspector Rex is an Austrian-Italian police procedural television series that originally aired from 1994 to 2004. The show follows the partnership between a recently divorced police inspector and a police dog named Rex, who team up to solve crimes in Vienna.

Type
TV series
Year
1994
Status
Ended
Episodes
119
Runtime
45 minutes
First aired
Nov 10, 1994
Last aired
Oct 19, 2004
Original language
DE
Origin
AT
Networks
ORF 1
Genres
Crime, Mystery, Drama
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Inspector Rex is an Austrian-Italian police procedural television series that originally aired from 1994 to 2004. The show follows the partnership between a recently divorced police inspector and a police dog named Rex, who team up to solve crimes in Vienna. After Rex's previous handler is killed, he is paired with Inspector Richard Moser, and the two develop a strong working relationship. They are occasionally assisted by their human colleague, Inspector Stockinger. Created by Peter Hajek and Peter Moser, the series was broadcast on ORF 1 for its initial run. It was later revived in 2008 as an Austro-Italian production airing on Rai 1. The program is known internationally as Kommissar Rex or Il commissario Rex. The series combines elements of crime investigation with the unique dynamic between its human and canine leads.

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“A dedicated police dog teams up with a detective to solve crimes on the streets of Vienna.”

Reasons to watch
  • features a canine protagonist
  • explores criminal investigations
Keep in mind
  • focuses on police work

Watch it if you enjoy crime dramas featuring animal partners.

The series centers on police investigations and solving mysteries.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 14 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 15 episodes
Season 3 · 12 episodes
Season 4 · 13 episodes
Season 5 · 13 episodes

Frequently asked questions

Who is the main dog?

The main dog is named Rex.

Where is the show set?

The series is set in Vienna.

Who is the inspector?

The inspector is Richard Moser.

Who assists the team?

Inspector Stockinger provides assistance to the team.

What is the premise?

A police dog partners with an inspector to solve mysteries after his previous handler is killed.