If you want a crime drama that treats its mystery as more than a puzzle, Hudson & Rex is available in the US on Philo and UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel, and in the UK on Sky Go and Now TV right now. 8 seasons is a serious commitment, but one that pays off episode after episode. Its 8/10 TMDB score, built from 120 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. John Reardon sets the tone, and the ensemble matches it scene for scene. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Philo.

Hudson & Rex arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. At its heart, Hudson & Rex understands what makes crime drama work — character first, plot second. 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. Credit to John Reardon and Mayko Nguyen for grounding it — this is a cast that earns the twists. Across 8 seasons (2019–2026), it never lost the thread that made it worth starting. The plot mechanics of Hudson & Rex never overwhelm the human cost underneath them. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

If you cannot walk away from a good mystery, Hudson & Rex will keep you hooked. T. J. Hooker is the obvious comparison, but Hudson & Rex earns its own place alongside it. 8 seasons in, there is no shortage of material once you get started. John Reardon's performance is the kind that shows up on best-of lists years later. If you have been looking for something to fill the gap left by a recently finished story, this is a reliable answer.

Hudson & Rex is currently airing new episodes, created by Ken Cuperus — so there's no better time to catch up before the story moves forward. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.