---
title: "Inspector Rex"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/inspector-rex-2008"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 95926
imdb_id: "tt1649795"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 8
episodes_count: 91
runtime_minutes: 45
community_rating: 7.8
vote_count: 19
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Inspector Rex (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/inspector-rex-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Inspector Rex is a television series first released in 2008. Catalogued under Action & Adventure, Crime, Drama, Mystery. Produced and broadcast by Rai 1. Current status: Ended. Spans 8 seasons and 91 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A police dog swaps Vienna for Rome, solving crimes with his new Italian team."

### Why Watch
- Police dog leads investigations
- International setting blends Austrian and Italian flair
- Mix of action, crime and mystery genres

### Caveats & Content Note
- May rely on familiar procedural formulas
- Tone & Suitability: The show’s tone is light‑hearted and suitable for viewers who like family‑friendly crime dramas.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, crime, mystery, lighthearted

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/inspector-rex-2008#watch.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Domenico Fortunato** as *Alberto Monterosso*
- **Augusto Zucchi** as *Filippo Gori*
- **Pilar Abella** as *Katia Martelli*
- **Francesco Arca** as *Marco Terzani*
- **Kaspar Capparoni** as *Lorenzo Fabbri*
- **Fabio Ferri** as *Giandomenico Morini*
- **Alessia Barela** as *Annamaria Fiori*
- **Massimo Reale** as *Carlo Papini*
- **Francesca Cuttica** as *Laura Malforti*
- **Marco Mario De Notaris** as *Giorgio Vettori*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of the 2008 Inspector Rex series?
It follows police dog Rex as he moves from Vienna to Rome to continue his police career.

### Q: Is the 2008 series a continuation of the original Austrian show?
It is a spin‑off and revival of the original Austrian series.

### Q: Where was the 2008 series produced?
It was revived as an Austro‑Italian production on Rai 1 and later produced fully in Italy.

### Q: What genres does the series belong to?
The series is classified as Action & Adventure, Crime, Drama, and Mystery.

### Q: Does the series feature episodes set outside Italy?
Occasional episodes are set in Austria.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Inspector Rex — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/95926)
- [Inspector Rex - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inspector_Rex)

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