Detective Charlie Hudson teams up with what he calls his “highly trained law enforcement animal” German Shepherd dog named Rex who he prefers to team up with because he doesn’t talk his ear off.
Watch Episode 1Hudson and Rex investigate the death of a parkour daredevil.
Watch Episode 2Charlie and Rex open a cold case that may be connected to a recent case; Donovan asks Charlie to spy on his daughter.
Watch Episode 3When a controversial university professor is found dead in his classroom, Charlie and Rex investigate leads while Jesse goes undercover and soon finds himself danger.
Watch Episode 4When a professional pet sitter is killed by a tree while looking after a tiny dog, Hudson and Rex take the case and discover everything from blackmail to a foot fetish.
Watch Episode 5Hudson and Rex investigate a string of recent deaths at a retirement home.
Watch Episode 6When Sara visits a friend at a lab, a gun man takes everyone hostage as he tries to find proof the lab altered his wife’s brain in a drug trial.
Watch Episode 7When a food truck blows up killing a young woman, it’s up to Rex to sniff out the killer.
Watch Episode 8Charlie investigates the host of a local morning show after her media mogul husband is suddenly found dead.
Watch Episode 9With a gallery curator found murdered on his showroom floor and a missing sculpture, Charlie, Rex and Sarah are thrown into the world of high art. Jesse feels the burn when Sarah picks him as her new running buddy.
Watch Episode 10A pair of activists break into a water bottling factory to get their message across when one is killed. But who did it? It’s up to Hudson and Rex to find out.
Watch Episode 11Charlie and Rex investigate a death that seems to be connected to a rehab centre whose practices allegedly border on those of a religious cult, more than a rehab clinic.
Watch Episode 12While investigating a car accident Charlie and Rex are told about strange lights in the sky. What they find turns out to be more science, than the fiction suggested by the title.
Watch Episode 13Charlie and Rex discover a wanted criminal has been living under a fake identity in St. John’s for the past 20 years and end up in the cross-hairs when the man’s past catches up with him.
Watch Episode 1While investigating the death of a figure skating coach, Charlie and Rex have to narrow down the suspects before Charlie and Sarah become the next victims..
Watch Episode 2CA murder at the St. John’s docks opens an investigation into a high stakes smuggling operation where Charlie and Rex must team-up with an old antagonist of Charlie’s. Who Rex in particular doesn’t seem too fond of. Can she be trusted?
Watch Episode 3After a lead singer’s lifeless body is discovered on a beach, Hudson unravels a web of secrets including gambling, alcohol abuse, stolen songs and an affair.
Watch Episode 4The clock is ticking as Charlie and Rex attempt to find a murderer before the victim can succumb to the poison slowly killing them..
Watch Episode 5Charlie and Rex are on the case after a social media star dies while live-streaming her wedding.
Watch Episode 6As Charlie and Rex head into the woods to track a missing photographer, a mysterious organization throws the investigation off its trail.
Watch Episode 7Charlie and Rex investigate a fantasy role-playing game turned deadly when a player is found slain by a sword..
Watch Episode 8Charlie and Rex are in deep water after a university rower is shot by a sniper during team practice.
Watch Episode 9Cultures clash when the death of a Parisian journalist has Charlie and Rex partnering with a French detective, in an investigation that whisks the team to Saint Pierre and Miquelon..
Watch Episode 10When the creator of a fully self driving car is found dead behind the wheel, our human K-9 team have to discover the why and the who, which is made harder as the only witness is a the victims robotic dog companion.
Watch Episode 11When a prominent member of exclusive dating app is found with an Arrow through his heart, Charlies is forced to go undercover in online dating scene.
Watch Episode 12When the circumstance of a murder appears to mimic a contentious crime from 20 years earlier, Charlie and Rex must connect the past to the present while fending off a true crime pod caster.
Watch Episode 13Charlie and Rex head underground into a supposedly haunted mine after a crew member turns up dead during a horror film shoot.
Watch Episode 14Charlie and Rex investigate the long list of enemies surrounding a vitriolic celebrity chef after a finger turns up in his Beef Wellington.
Watch Episode 15Charlie is unable to let a serial arsonist case rest even when he is in the hospital with a broken leg; working from his bed Charlie hopes to identify the arsonist before he strikes again.
Watch Episode 16Charlie and Rex find themselves at the mercy of a dangerous crime kingpin from their past when they enlist his help on a case.
Watch Episode 17When Sarah’s former professor is allegedly framed for murder, Sarah calls Charlie and Rex to untangle the perfect crime.
Watch Episode 18After a woman is found dead in the snow, have a pool of unconnected suspects with only one thing in common — the victim was convinced they were all her family.
Watch Episode 19On the third anniversary of Charlie and Rex’s partnership, Charlie recounts how a high-stakes kidnapping brought the duo together on their first case.
Watch Episode 1On the hunt for an escaped murderer, Charlie and Rex are held hostage. But when a greater threat emerges, Charlie and his captor are forced to work together if they’re going to make it out alive.
Watch Episode 2After a mummified body is discovered in Newfoundland’s tundra, Charlie and Rex set off in search of a community of survivalists who may be harbouring a murderer.
Watch Episode 3A scuba diver washes ashore with his oxygen supply severed; Charlie dives into the Atlantic Ocean to uncover the secret he was killed to protect.
Watch Episode 4The near poisoning of a wealthy socialite throws the team into a perilous investigation that puts Charlie, Rex, and even Jesse in harms way.
Watch Episode 5A young woman is abducted from the very spot her friend was murdered two years earlier; Charlie and Rex race against time as they trail the suspects from the original investigation.
Watch Episode 6WRex is a suspect after his DNA was found at the scene of the murder of Donovan’s former police informant.
Watch Episode 7Charlie and Rex investigate a fairytale-turned-nightmare when a princess performer suspiciously dies at a child’s birthday party.
Watch Episode 8Charlie and Rex are in grave danger as they find themselves captives of a kidnapper seeking vengeance.
Watch Episode 9When an arsonist begins terrorizing a neighbourhood with car bombs, Charlie and Rex race to find the next target before the case goes up in smoke.
Watch Episode 10When a murder appears to mimic an infamous crime spree from the past, Charlie and Rex rush to stop the culprit from continuing a serial killer’s legacy.
Watch Episode 11Charlie lets Rex take the lead as they investigate a murder at a prestigious dog show.
Watch Episode 12Trapped in an isolated mansion during a storm, Charlie and Rex must uncover a wannabe-killer after the hostess is drugged, while Sarah fights to keep her alive.
Watch Episode 13After Jesse’s close friend vanishes, Charlie and Rex discover the man was living two separate lives.
Watch Episode 14A magician dies during a practice-run of her latest routine; Charlie and Rex must look beyond the smoke and mirrors to uncover the truth.
Watch Episode 15Charlie and Rex witness an armed robbery during a trip to the bank; they discover a connection to a string of ingenious unsolved heists.
Watch Episode 16When two hikers are discovered murdered near a remote coastal trail, the team is on the hunt for a fugitive duo wanted in a series of grisly campsite murders.
Watch Episode 1When a troubled popstar is suspected of killing her fiancé, the team’s investigation uncovers the distorted loyalties formed when personal ties meet the trappings of fame.
Watch Episode 2After a journalist is killed searching for buried pirate treasure, Charlie and Rex dig deep into the competitive world of treasure-hunters to unearth the killer.
Watch Episode 3While Sarah embarks on a wilderness adventure, Charlie and Rex investigate the murder of a college professor.
Watch Episode 4A stock market guru’s fortune is stolen, setting Charlie and Rex on the trail of a very surprising thief.
Watch Episode 5After a truck transporting liquid explosive is hijacked by criminals, Charlie and Rex find themselves in a race against time to prevent the case from blowing sky high.
Watch Episode 6When a magic mushroom-growing florist is killed, Hudson and Rex investigate the seamy underbelly of the Internet.
Watch Episode 7The new and celebrated Russian star player of the Ice Pirates hockey team is found murdered the morning after joining other members in a team building overnight hike. Suspicion falls immediately on the team captain.
Watch Episode 8The Major Crimes team is forced to turn against Jesse when he becomes the prime suspect in a bank robbery.
Watch Episode 9After a raw diamond is found at the crime scene of a murder, Major Crimes sets up a stakeout to take down the suspected gem smugglers, but an undisclosed team connection threatens to derail the investigation.
Watch Episode 10Charlie and Rex receive an award for heroism while Major Crimes investigates an extremist threat.
Watch Episode 11Charlie, Rex, and Sarah travel to an isolated island community caught up in a resettlement dispute. Donovan tries to stop a British police officer from derailing the investigation.
Watch Episode 12Rex’s starring role in a television commercial is interrupted by the murder of one of the agency’s ad executives.
Watch Episode 13After the owner of a construction company is found dead, Charlie and Rex track the killer to an underground casino. Major Crimes goes undercover to solve the case.
Watch Episode 14While St. John’s celebrates Mardi Gras, Charlie and Rex investigate a targeted killing spree.
Watch Episode 15When Officer Power and her K9 partner Rebel are violently attacked responding to a call about a warehouse break-in, Major Crimes is at the ready, but their hearts are heavy as the case hits close to home.
Watch Episode 16When a young woman goes missing in The Barrens, suspicion turns to the woman’s boyfriend and it’s up to the team to uncover the truth behind her disappearance.
Watch Episode 1When Charlie’s estranged brother is accused of the death of his recent boxing opponent, Charlie and the team wrestle with the possibility of his guilt.
Watch Episode 2Donovan volunteers to transfer his convicted ex-partner to a new prison. Double-crossed criminals try stopping them. Jesse probes a music memorabilia heist, nabbing an unlikely thief.
Watch Episode 3A Jamaican ex-pat who owns a seafood export company is murdered. Charlie and Rex discover a recently fired employee may hold the key to finding her killer.
Watch Episode 4Rex is suspended after a medically retired officer accuses him of causing him injury. Charlie silently investigates the former officer’s claims to help restore Rex to the force. Jesse’s firearms skills get him an invitation to join SWAT.
Watch Episode 5A reality game creator is murdered by a venomous Black Mamba snake. Charlie and Rex search for the killer while Sarah overcomes her fear of snakes and eventually captures the snake. Jesse secretly sets up Donovan on a dating app.
Watch Episode 6Charlie and Rex respond to a women’s prison break allowing a convicted murderer and an incarcerated ex-cop escape. During the investigation Sarah discovers systemic abuse in the prison infirmary.
Watch Episode 7A student is found murdered by Donovan’s daughter Camilla at a college rave. Charlie, Sarah and Jesse work to find the killer while stumbling on Camilla’s meddling to get the story for her journalism internship.
Watch Episode 8Sarah’s arson court testimony undermined by colleague. The team has 48 hours to discover the truth before suspect released. Sarah and Rex re-examine evidence, uncovering manipulation that solves arson and murder.
Watch Episode 9When the maid-of-honor winds up dead after a bachelorette party, it s up to Charlie and Rex to untangle the events of the night.
Watch Episode 10When Rex finds a body with signs of foul play, Charlie discovers the idyllic community he’s staying in may be more hostile than it looks.
Watch Episode 11After a popular physiotherapist is murdered, the team must investigate the victims of his alleged sexual assaults in order to track down the killer before he strikes again.
Watch Episode 12Charlie’s beloved Aunt Miranda and her friends are caught investigating an investment fraud scheme, it’s up to Charlie and Rex to get to the source of the fraud.
Watch Episode 13When a famous starlet is killed onstage during a preview performance of a beloved Newfoundland play, Rex takes on a starring role while Charlie goes behind the scenes.
Watch Episode 14When Jesse’s sister contacts him for help, he, Sarah and Rex head to Northern Ontario and find themselves in the middle of a deadly situation.
Watch Episode 15When Rex seeks help from Detective Sidney Scott in order to save his stranded and injured friends.
Watch Episode 16Charlie gets a break in a long-unsolved kidnapping case that has haunted him, but runs into trouble when the abductee refuses his help.
Watch Episode 17Rex springs into action when desperate criminals escape lock-up and take a wounded officer hostage.
Watch Episode 18The team unites to solve the poisoning and death of Chief Archer at a local restaurant. Charlie and Sarah make their relationship public.
Watch Episode 19Jesse is critically wounded attempting to stop an auto theft. The investigation leads the team to an international auto theft ring supporting terrorists.
Watch Episode 20When a local whale watching boat mysteriously returns to harbor without its passengers, Charlie and Rex must race against time to find the missing tourists.
Watch Episode 1As a pair of armed robbers rip through St. John’s, Charlie and Rex work fast to stop them by uncovering the truth behind the spree.
Watch Episode 2When a prominent Judge disappears, Charlie and Rex piece together the crime with the help of a blind true crime podcaster who insists she heard a murder but could not see the culprit.
Watch Episode 3In a case that unfolds in real-time, Charlie and Rex have one hour to disarm a masked gunman holding the employees of an insurance office hostage.
Watch Episode 4A murder in a local park points to someone dressed as The Night Keeper, an obscure TV Superhero, setting Charlie and Rex off to find a vigilante roaming the streets.
Watch Episode 5Charlie and Rex investigate the murder of a wealthy man who leaves only his three dogs to his estranged and secretive friends who expected his fortune.
Watch Episode 6A Russian/Canadian (CSIS) double agent running a ballet school as undercover got killed by an obscure poison. As usual, Charlie and Rex solved the case. Charlie also got poisoned and downed in the process.
Watch Episode 7Charlie and Rex investigate the death of an inmate. Charlie goes undercover.
Watch Episode 8When a police officer is killed in the nightlife district, the case narrows on a group of Navy officers.
Watch Episode 9A female golfer is found in a shallow grave near the 13th hole.
Watch Episode 10Charlie and Rex are injured during the theft of an expensive stud horse.
Watch Episode 11Charlie and Rex reopen the case of a convict trying to avoid deportation.
Watch Episode 12When a friend of Sarah’s suffers an attack that leaves him in a coma, she travels to Toronto to confront his wife. Charlie and Rex find suspects closer to home.
Watch Episode 13Charlie and Rex’s routine gets derailed when they discover a wounded intruder in their kitchen, turning their home into a crime scene.
Watch Episode 14The justice minister visits amid threats. Charlie and Rex investigate, leading Charlie to be strapped with a bomb. Rex must uncover the mastermind to save Charlie before the bomb detonates.
Watch Episode 15When Jesse’s music teacher is killed at his recording studio, Charlie and Rex link the crime to a seemingly unrelated murder.
Watch Episode 161. Series Introduction
Hudson & Rex is a Canadian police procedural television series that premiered in 2019. Set in the fictional St. John’s Police Department in Newfoundland and Labrador, the show follows Detective Charlie Hudson, a skilled and sharp-witted investigator, and his loyal partner, Rex, a highly trained German Shepherd. Rex isn’t just a pet; he is a vital part of the investigative team with remarkable detection skills, which help Charlie and the department solve complex cases. The series is inspired by the popular European series Kommissar Rex and brings a fresh take with a Canadian backdrop.
2. Main Plot and Structure
The structure of Hudson & Rex combines case-of-the-week storytelling with ongoing character development, blending lighthearted moments with suspenseful, action-packed investigations. Each episode generally features a new mystery that requires Charlie and Rex’s expertise, often involving intricate crimes such as homicides, abductions, and robberies. The show is known for its light and family-friendly tone, focusing on the teamwork and bond between Charlie and Rex rather than dark or graphic elements.
As the series progresses, viewers learn more about the personal lives of Charlie and his team, adding depth to the main characters.
3. Key Characters and Their Roles
- Detective Charlie Hudson: A dedicated and clever detective with a passion for solving crimes, Charlie is known for his analytical mind and sharp instincts. He works well with Rex, often relying on his partner’s incredible abilities. Charlie’s calm demeanor and quick thinking make him a valuable asset to the department.
- Rex: Charlie’s loyal German Shepherd partner, Rex is more than just a dog; he’s a trained police canine with special skills in tracking, detection, and agility. His heightened senses and quick reflexes allow him to sniff out evidence and chase down suspects. Rex is a critical part of the investigations, and his bond with Charlie is both heartwarming and essential to the series.
- Superintendent Donovan: As the head of the St. John’s Police Department, Donovan oversees the team and assigns cases. Though initially skeptical about Rex’s involvement, he quickly realizes Rex’s unique abilities. Donovan’s leadership keeps the team focused and dedicated to solving cases effectively.
- Dr. Sarah Truong: The team’s forensic specialist, Dr. Truong is essential to analyzing evidence and providing scientific insight. She frequently assists Charlie and Rex with her knowledge of forensics, helping to unravel clues and find connections in cases.
- Tech Expert Jesse Mills: The team’s tech-savvy genius, Jesse is responsible for handling all things digital and technological, from hacking systems to tracking suspects. His expertise with computers complements the investigative work of Charlie and Rex.
4. Themes and Dynamics
- Human-Animal Bond: A central theme in Hudson & Rex is the strong connection between humans and animals, particularly the bond between Charlie and Rex. Rex’s loyalty and intelligence elevate him from simply being a “K9 unit” to Charlie’s trusted partner. Their friendship showcases the emotional and practical value of this bond, resonating with audiences who appreciate the connection between pets and their owners.
- Teamwork and Trust: The series highlights the importance of teamwork, not only between Charlie and Rex but also with their colleagues. Each member of the St. John’s Police Department brings a unique skill set to the team, and their combined expertise is key to solving complex cases. The show emphasizes how trust and cooperation enhance their effectiveness as a team.
- Solving Mysteries and Justice: As with most police procedural dramas, Hudson & Rex focuses on the pursuit of justice. The cases often involve wronged individuals or mysterious circumstances that the team must unravel to bring perpetrators to justice.
5. Episodic Cases and Plot Arcs
Hudson & Rex primarily follows a case-of-the-week format, with each episode revolving around a specific investigation. The cases range from high-stakes crimes like murders, kidnappings, and large-scale thefts to lighter, community-based mysteries. Each episode typically begins with a crime scene, where Rex’s keen sense of smell or tracking ability provides an initial lead. As Charlie investigates, Rex's skills often play a crucial role in uncovering evidence that might otherwise go unnoticed.
Throughout the seasons, there are a few overarching plotlines and character arcs that allow the audience to learn more about the main characters’ backgrounds and relationships. Charlie’s dedication to his job and his close bond with Rex serve as the series’ foundation, while ongoing developments in their careers and personal lives bring continuity and emotional depth to the storyline.
6. Style and Tone
The tone of Hudson & Rex is light-hearted compared to darker crime dramas, making it accessible and suitable for family viewing. While the show contains suspenseful and thrilling moments, it steers clear of excessive violence or graphic content. Instead, it focuses on teamwork, problem-solving, and the positive impact of the human-animal partnership. The Newfoundland and Labrador setting also gives the show a unique, scenic backdrop, highlighting Canadian landscapes and culture, which adds to its distinct charm.
7. Success and Audience Appeal
Hudson & Rex has been well-received by audiences who enjoy procedural dramas with a positive and family-friendly approach. The show’s success is largely attributed to its engaging characters, especially the unique partnership between Charlie and Rex, which sets it apart from other crime dramas. Viewers appreciate the combination of suspenseful cases with the warmth of Charlie and Rex’s relationship, making the series appealing to a broad range of audiences.
In summary, Hudson & Rex is an engaging crime series that combines intriguing cases with the heartwarming bond between a detective and his canine partner. The show’s emphasis on teamwork, justice, and the loyalty of Rex makes it a unique addition to the genre, offering both suspenseful investigations and meaningful moments that resonate with viewers.
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