John Reardon, Mayko Nguyen, Kevin Hanchard, Justin Kelly
“The bond is legendary. The justice is unleashed.”
The rugged, salt-sprayed corridors of St. John’s have morphed into a perilous labyrinth where the historic charm of Newfoundland meets the cold, calculating steel of a new criminal era. In Hudson & Rex: Unleashed Justice, the year 2026 finds the local justice system pushed far beyond its breaking point, buckling under the weight of an unprecedented wave of violence that threatens to plunge the city into permanent shadow. This seventh installment brings back the iconic duo of Detective Charlie Hudson (John Reardon) and his peerless German Shepherd partner, Rex, for a case that is far more than a professional assignment—it is a deeply personal crusade for survival where every alleyway hides a potential assassin and loyalty is the only currency left with any real value.
The dynamic of the Major Crimes team has undergone a sophisticated evolution. Mayko Nguyen delivers a powerhouse performance as Sarah Truong, who has decisively traded the safety of the forensic lab for the volatility of the front lines. No longer just the brilliant mind behind the microscope, Sarah has cultivated a sharp, sophisticated edge, navigating high-stakes tactical breaches and psychological interrogations with a lethal intelligence that commands instant respect. Alongside her, Charlie Hudson moves with a newfound, grim intensity; his connection with Rex has matured into a symbiotic, seamless force of nature. Their partnership has reached a point of primal synchronization where the distinction between man and K9 blurs—creating a predatory efficiency that no criminal, no matter how fast or well-connected, can hope to outrun.
However, the team faces an adversary unlike any they have encountered before. A mysterious and highly organized underworld syndicate has emerged from the shadows, utilizing military-grade evasion technology and a chillingly ruthless tactical doctrine. As Charlie and Rex dig deeper into the syndicate’s operations, they uncover a sprawling web of systemic corruption that snakes its way into the highest echelons of political and judicial power. This is no longer a simple manhunt or a routine investigation; it is an all-out battle for the very soul of the city. When the digital grids fail and the official channels turn traitor, Rex’s raw, unbreakable instincts become the final line of defense standing between civil order and a state of total, unmitigated anarchy.
Supported by the veteran leadership of Superintendent Joe Donovan (Kevin Hanchard), who must navigate the treacherous waters of internal affairs, and the technical wizardry of Jesse Mills (Justin Kelly), whose skills are tested against elite hackers, the team must go “off the grid” to deliver true justice. Hudson & Rex 7 redefines the procedural thriller by blending heart-stopping urban chases with a sophisticated narrative of betrayal and redemption. In a world defined by cold-blooded calculated crime, the warmth of this central partnership and the visceral “bite” of justice prove that some bonds are forged in iron. Prepare for a pulse-pounding, cinematic journey where the scent of danger is omnipresent, and the hunt is only just beginning.