Citytv has officially announced the renewal of its popular original series Hudson & Rex for a new season, set to premiere this fall. The upcoming season will consist of 12 action-packed episodes, with John Reardon returning as Detective Charlie Hudson. He will be reunited with his loyal canine partner, Rex, alongside the rest of the beloved cast.
Returning Cast and Production Details
Alongside Reardon, the new season will feature returning cast members Mayko Nguyen as Dr. Sarah Truong, Kevin Hanchard as Superintendent Joseph Donovan, Justin Kelly as Tech Analyst Jesse Mills, and Luke Roberts as Detective Mark Hudson. Production for the new season is scheduled to begin in June in St. John's, Newfoundland.
Plot Developments
When viewers last saw Charlie Hudson, he was heading to South America in search of his missing brother, Jack. The next season will see Charlie surprising everyone with his return to St. John's, but he has one final task to complete before putting the Belize nightmare behind him. Charlie's return creates a complicated dilemma for the loyal Rex and sets off a chain reaction within the St. John's Police Department.
Cast and Crew Reactions
John Reardon expressed his excitement about returning to the role, stating, "I'm excited to step back into the role of Charlie as Hudson & Rex moves into its next chapter. The series has earned a passionate audience around the world, and I'm grateful for the continued support. I'm looking forward to beginning production on the new season with the cast, crew, creative team, production, and network partners – and to sharing more adventures with Rex and the fans."
Christina Jennings, Chairman & CEO of Shaftesbury, added, "John is a talented actor, and we're incredibly pleased to have him return as Detective Charlie Hudson. We know that fans missed him, and so did we. We look forward to getting back to work and bringing fans an exciting new season."
Kale Stockwell, Head of Original Programming at Rogers Sports & Media, commented, "Hudson & Rex has been a staple on the Citytv schedule for nearly a decade, and we're thrilled to bring it back for viewers with John returning as Charlie for another season of action-packed crime-solving drama."
Production and Distribution
The new season is produced by Shaftesbury and Pope Productions Ltd., in association with Citytv and Beta Film. It builds on the show's passionate and loyal fanbase. Hudson & Rex has been sold to more than 100 territories worldwide, including the United States, Italy, Germany, and France. Sherry White serves as the series showrunner, with executive producers including Christina Jennings, Scott Garvie, Lisa Porter, John Reardon, Kevin Hanchard, and Sherri Davis. Beta Film handles the distribution of the series.
About Citytv
Citytv and Citytv streaming (Citytv+) offer a distinctive alternative to conventional programming, featuring bold dramas, fan-favourite reality TV, Canadian originals, and local news and entertainment programs such as CityNews and Breakfast Television. Citytv is a part of Rogers Sports & Media, a division of Rogers Communications Inc., Canada's leading communications and entertainment company.
