What if you became a detective after the hard work of several years, but instead of being partnered with a human, you get partnered with a loveable, cute canine? Wouldn’t you get the serotonin rush working with a cute German shepherd with heightened senses that help you be on the hot trail of criminals?
Directed by Felipe Rodriguez and Alison Reid, the comedy-drama series titled “Hudson & Rex” focuses on Detective Charlie Hudson, a cunning crime detective working for the St. John’s Police Department, and his partner Rex, a German Shepherd with a heightened sense of helping him keep the criminals in check.
The reason behind Charlie Hudson teaming up with Rex is quite cute, and it is just that, unlike people, he doesn’t talk Hudson’s ears off.
Charlie grew up reading mystery novels that resulted in his desire to become a detective and get partnered with Rex, a beautiful K-9, after his former human partner, Grace Lindsay, got killed while pursuing a kidnapper, and the adorable K-9 was set to be euthanized.
During a crime investigation, the adorable K-9 and Hudson received assistance from Forensics Chief Sarah Truong, Superintendent Joseph Donovan, and IT Specialist Jesse Mills. The series starts with Hudson’s return to his hometown following a divorce from his wife.
Initially released on March 25, 2019, by Citytv, the comedy series stars John Reaedon playing the role of Detective Charlie Hudson, the series protagonist, and Rex’s partner, Mayko Nguyen playing Sarah Turong’s role, the forensics chief, Kevin Hanchard playing Superintendent Joseph Donovan’s role.
Justin Kelly played Jesse Mills’ role, an IT Specialist, Diesel vom Burgimwald Rex’s role, and Bridget Wareham played Dr. Karma Poole’s role in the lead. The series ran for six seasons with 85 episodes having a run time of 44 minutes.
Hudson & Rex Season 5 – Recap
The series focuses on the crime investigations led by Detective Charlie Hudson from the fictional St. John’s Police Department’s Major Crimes and his adorable K-9 partner Rex.
Hudson grew up reading mystery novels, thus raising their desire in him to become a police detective, and he does fulfill his desire as a grown-up and gets partnered with Rex, a K-9, after losing his former partner, Grace.
Rex’s keen nose and ears proved helpful to Detective Hudson in advancing his cases. The series starts with Hudson arriving in his hometown, St. John’s, after his divorce from his wife, and the first case he did involved kidnapping.
The fifth season starts with Hudson and Rex investigating the case of a woman who went missing in the barrens, and the suspicion turns to her boyfriend.
The second episode has Charlie’s brother getting accused of killing his recent boxing opponent, and the team of Charlie and Rex investigate the case with the possibility of his brother actually being the killer.
Meanwhile, Superintendent Donovan is left to confront his past and present after he transfers an inmate who is his former partner. The next case the duo is handed involves the death of a woman entrepreneur receiving racial threats, with her rival company being the prime suspect.
Meanwhile, Rex gets accused of attacking a decorated police officer, leading Charlie to seek help from his orthodox ally with hopes of restoring Rex’s position. The next case the duo handles involves the death of a game company owner who is killed by nine snake bites.
This case proved to be a bit complex for the pair as there were several suspects with ulterior motives behind killing the owner. After solving several cases throughout the season, it ends with Charlie and Rex attempting to take down a car theft ring.
Hudson & Rex Season 6 Episode 2: Release Date
Hudson & Rex episode 2 will become available for viewers on Citytv on 11 October 2023, at 9:00 PM [E.T.], and will focus on the next case the dynamic duo of Hudson and Rex will handle.
The episode involves Hudson and Rex attempting to stop a pair of armed robbers ripping through St. John’s, by uncovering the truth behind the spree. Charlie and Rex have to piece together the disappearance of a prominent judge with the help of a crime podcaster.
- In the U.K. – at 9:00 PM [E.T.] On 11 October 2023
- In India – at 6:30 AM [I.S.T.] On 12 October 2023
- In the U.K. – at 2:00 AM [G.M.T.] On 12 October 2023
- In Australia – at 12:00 PM [A.C.T.] On 12 October 2023
- In Korea – at 10:00 AM [K.S.T.] On 12 October 2023
- In Japan – at 10:00 AM [J.S.T.] On 12 October 2023
Hudson & Rex Season 6: Episode Guide
- Episode 1 – “Ghost Ship” – 4 October 2023
- Episode 2 – “The Good, The Bad and the Rex” – 11 October 2023
- Episode 3 – ” Hound & Vision” – 18 October 2023
- Episode 4 – “Hour Of The Dog” – 25 October 2023
- Episode 5 – “TBA” – 1 November 2023
Hudson & Rex Season 6: Streaming Guide
If you have a friend living in Canada, ask them to borrow their Citytv passwords, as the series of episodes will be released on the Citytv, and Prime for local viewers of Canada. The episodes of Hudson & Rex can be watched on Citytv and Prime. Ardent fans can also watch the episodes on Prime with the help of an Express VPN.
How To Watch In The UK, U.S. and Korea?
Citizens living outside of Canada in the U.S., U.K., and Korea can access the episodes on Citytv and Prime, a streaming platform for the locals living in Canada, by using a VPN. Fans can also watch the episodes on Prime and Citytv with VPN’s help.
How To Watch In Australia And India?
Australian and Indian citizens can access the episodes from the Citytv and Prime video platforms with help from Proton VPN due to it being an area-restricted platform.