Detective Charlie Hudson is the main human character in the Canadian TV series "Hudson & Rex." He works in the Major Crimes Division of the St. John's Police Department in Newfoundland and is partnered with Rex, a highly trained law enforcement German Shepherd dog. Charlie Hudson is often shown as a dedicated detective who began working with Rex after Rex's original handler, Officer Lindsey, was killed. Hudson and Rex work together on various cases, with Rex using his keen senses to assist Charlie in solving crimes. In season 7 of the show, Charlie Hudson's character is written to be on a mission to find his brother, which explains his absence from many episodes. Meanwhile, Rex continues to work with the rest of the team. This storyline was used to accommodate the actor John Reardon's real-life illness and recovery. Charlie's search for his brother is a key plot point, though it is mostly off-screen during season 7. By season 8, there are new developments in Charlie's personal and professional life, including his relationship with Dr. Sarah Truong. Therefore, Charlie's exact location is not consistently shown on the series during season 7 because the character is on this unspecified mission to find his brother. However, he remains a central figure in the show and returns in subsequent seasons.
