John Reardon returns to Hudson & Rex

John Reardon returned to play Det. Charlie Hudson in Hudson & Rex season 9 after Luke Roberts took over as Det. Mark Hudson in season 8.

Reardon diagnosed with tonsil cancer

Reardon, from Halifax, headlined the series for its first seven seasons but was diagnosed with tonsil cancer partway through season 7 and received treatment.

Doctors approved return to work

In a social media post last year, he said doctors had approved his return to work, but the Hudson & Rex team 'chose to go in a different direction.'

“chose to go in a different direction”

Fans protested on social media

Fans protested on social media, and here we are, Charlie’s back at the St. John’s Police Department after a storyline that took him to South America in search of his missing brother.

Season 9 premieres Oct. 5

Season 9 of Hudson & Rex premièred Oct. 5 on Citytv and streams on Citytv+.

Reardon feels good and happy

Reardon spoke with Postmedia about his return and what comes next. He said he feels good and happy, happy to be back at work.

Reardon returns to work with Luke Roberts

Reardon enjoyed working with Luke Roberts, saying it was a great dynamic for the show and that collaboration is key to the series.