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Hudson & Rex

Hudson & Rex is a Canadian police procedural television series that premiered in 2019.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Hudson & Rex is a Canadian police procedural television series that premiered in 2019. It follows Detective Charlie Hudson and his K9 partner Rex as they solve crimes in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. The series is based on the Austrian television franchise Kommissar Rex.

Premise

The series follows a Major Crimes detective and his police dog partner as they investigate murders, kidnappings, and other crimes. Each episode typically presents a new case with clues uncovered through both human detective work and canine abilities.

Production and broadcast

Hudson & Rex is a Canadian series that premiered on Citytv in 2019. It is associated with Canadian production and filming in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Source material

The series is based on Kommissar Rex, an Austrian police drama franchise. Hudson & Rex adapts the core concept of a detective working alongside a highly trained police dog.

Main characters

The central characters are Detective Charlie Hudson and Rex. Supporting regulars include members of the St. John’s Police Department who assist with forensic analysis, IT work, and command oversight.

Key facts

  • The series centers on Detective Charlie Hudson and a German Shepherd named Rex.
  • Rex is a former K9 dog whose scenting and hearing help solve cases.
  • The show is set in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, and filmed there.
  • It is a Canadian adaptation of the Austrian series Kommissar Rex.
  • The series has continued for multiple seasons and episodes beyond its 2019 debut.
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Canadian context

Hudson & Rex is a Canadian-produced series set and filmed in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, making it notable to Canadian viewers as a locally rooted police drama.

Frequently asked questions

What is Hudson & Rex about?
It is about Detective Charlie Hudson and his police dog partner Rex solving crimes in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.
What kind of show is Hudson & Rex?
It is a police procedural crime drama with mystery elements.
What is Hudson & Rex based on?
It is based on the Austrian television series Kommissar Rex.
Where is Hudson & Rex set?
The series is set in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
When did Hudson & Rex first air?
It premiered on March 25, 2019.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hudson_&_Rex
    Supports: Series premise, setting, main characters, and Canadian production context.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9111220/
    Supports: Series type, country of origin, creators, cast, and release information.
  3. TV Guide — https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/hudson-and-rex/1030702588/
    Supports: Premise, genre, and long-running series details.
  4. NR Magazine — https://www.nrmagazine.com/cinema/titles/3727/hudson-et-rex
    Supports: Canadian origin, Citytv premiere, filming location, and adaptation from Kommissar Rex.