Detective Charlie Hudson is making a comeback in the upcoming season of “Hudson & Rex,” as announced by Citytv. Actor John Reardon, who is originally from Halifax, will reprise his role in the ninth season of the popular cop-dog procedural series. Reardon, the show’s original star, had temporarily stepped away during Season 8 due to being diagnosed with tonsil cancer midway through Season 7. Although doctors gave him the green light to return after successful treatment, the production team opted to go in a different direction at the time.
Fans worldwide expressed their disappointment over Reardon’s absence, launching a campaign that included flooding the show’s social media platforms with comments and placing full-page newspaper ads demanding his reinstatement. In response to the overwhelming support, Reardon expressed his excitement about returning to portray Charlie, acknowledging the show’s dedicated following and expressing gratitude for their ongoing support.
Shaftesbury, the production company behind “Hudson & Rex,” welcomed Reardon back with enthusiasm, acknowledging the fans’ affection for his character and expressing eagerness to deliver an exciting new season. Citytv confirmed that production for the upcoming season is set to commence in June in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.
In the upcoming season, viewers can expect to see Charlie Hudson back in action, surprising everyone with his return to St. John’s after his previous journey to South America in search of his missing brother, Jack. The network also confirmed that Luke Roberts will continue his role as Det. Mark Hudson on the show.
Fans are eagerly anticipating the return of Detective Charlie Hudson and his beloved canine companion, Rex, as they embark on new adventures in the upcoming season.