Ep 2. Fearless Freaks
- April 1, 2019
- 41 min
Hudson & Rex is a Canadian TV show that began airing in 2019. The show follows the partnership between Detective Charlie Hudson, a veteran detective with the St. John's police department, and Rex, his faithful canine partner. The show is a reboot of the classic 90s show "Inspector Rex" and adds a unique twist to the crime procedural genre with the inclusion of Rex, a highly trained police dog.
In season 1 episode 2, titled "Fearless Freaks", Charlie and Rex are called in to investigate a strange case at a local circus. A clown has been found dead in a caravan, and his death has been ruled as suspicious. Charlie and Rex arrive at the scene and begin their investigation.
Initially, Charlie and Rex are met with resistance from the circus performers, who are suspicious of the police. However, they soon realize that the performers themselves are the key to solving the case. The performers are a tight-knit group who have been living and working together for years, and they all have secrets to hide.
Charlie and Rex interview each of the performers, including the ringmaster, the contortionist, the trapeze artist, and the bearded lady. As they dig deeper, they discover that each performer had a motive to commit the crime.
The investigation takes a surprising turn when Rex finds a clue that leads them to a different suspect altogether. Charlie follows the lead and discovers that the person responsible for the clown's death has a personal vendetta against one of the performers.
As the investigation continues, Charlie and Rex uncover a web of lies and deceit, leading them to a dramatic conclusion. The episode ends with Charlie and Rex solving the case and bringing the perpetrator to justice.
Overall, "Fearless Freaks" is a thrilling episode of Hudson & Rex that showcases the unique partnership between Charlie and Rex as they solve crimes in their city. The inclusion of the circus performers adds a colorful and entertaining element to the show, and the twist ending is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
