🐾 'Hudson & Rex' Season 8 Premieres Tonight on UPtv - Episode Details, New Lead Actor, & More

Just wanted to send out this quick reminder for all of you "Hudson & Rex" fans. Season 8 begins tonight on UPtv at 8pm/7c - and yes, there is a big change!

Instead of seeing John Reardon, who played Detective Charlie Hudson for nearly 7 seasons, actor Luke Roberts steps into the lead role as Detective Mark Hudson.

However, after this season, you can expect to see actor John Reardon return for the 9th season. As I mentioned in a previous post, fans were, of course, not happy when John was initially let go from the series. John Reardon had originally stepped away during Season 7 to undergo treatment for tonsil cancer, but was not brought back for Season 8. I am glad, as someone who has watched the show here and there over the years, that they've decided to bring John back, and I know the show's most loyal fans are very happy, too.

Please note: I have not seen season 8 of this series. "Hudson & Rex" is a police mystery drama that will likely include crime and violence not intended for young viewers.

"Hudson & Rex" Season 8, Episode 1 - INTO THE WILDS:
When the sole witness against the son of a powerful mob boss goes missing in the woods, it's up to Mark, Rex, and Jesse to track him down. The mob boss has already hired an assassin to find the witness.

Also, during this premiere, UPtv promises a special sneak peek of the series "Blue Skies," which is premiering its first season - Thursday, August 13th at 9pm/8c. on UPtv.

Here's a quick preview of both series:

Happy Sleuthing!

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"Hudson & Rex" Season 8 Coming to UPtv

Season 8 of Hudson & Rex is coming to UPtv this August! In this season, actor Luke Roberts steps into the lead role as Detective Mark Hudson.

There have been some mixed feelings on this, but I have good news! If you haven't heard, John Reardon, who played Detective Charlie Hudson for the previous seven seasons, is returning to reprise his role in Season 9 of Hudson & Rex, which is currently filming.

Fans were, of course, not happy when John was initially let go from the series. John Reardon had originally stepped away during Season 7 to undergo treatment for tonsil cancer, but was not brought back for Season 8. I think it is wonderful news for John Reardon and the fans that his character will return in season 9!

In the meantime, check out the details below for season 8 coming to UPtv.


Press Release via UPtv:

UPTV TO DEBUT

THE U.S CABLE 

TELEVISION PREMIERE

OF HUDSON & REX

SEASON EIGHT AUG. 6

CAPTAIN SANDY YAWN

(BELOW DECK MEDITERRANEAN)

SET TO GUEST STAR 

THIS SEASON

ATLANTA (June 30, 2026) – UPtv, the television home for uplifting entertainment, announced today that Hudson & Rex season eight (14 episodes) will debut on Thursday, August 6 at 8 p.m. ET.

The action-packed, family-friendly procedural continues to follow the adventures of Rex, an extraordinary K9 German Shepherd, and the dedicated team of the St. John’s Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit. In the eighth season, Detective Mark Hudson (Luke Roberts) joins the team. A veteran of canine units in the Canadian forces and the Halifax PD, Mark becomes Rex’s new partner and a smart and strong team leader. Mark and Rex place complete trust in each other and in the extended team as they face intense new challenges. With Rex by their side, Superintendent Joe Donovan (Kevin Hanchard), Dr. Sarah Truong (Mayko Nguyen) and tech specialist Jesse Mills (Justin Kelly) work together to solve even the most puzzling crimes unfolding in St. John’s.

In the episode airing August 20, Captain Sandy Yawn plays Captain Michelle Sirocco, a highly professional captain who is currently helming a somewhat smaller vessel while she waits for her next super yacht to be outfitted. Unfortunately, her current charter is the thoroughly unlikeable Jake Kaufman, a ruthless businessman, along with his wife and a business partner. When Kaufman is murdered, a deckhand becomes the prime suspect. But Rex leads Mark to believe that the motives and method of the killing might be much more complicated.

Shaftesbury and Pope Productions produce Hudson & Rex in association with Citytv, a division of Rogers Sports & Media, and Beta Film GmbH. Executive Producers are Christina Jennings, Scott Garvie, Lisa Porter, Peter Mohan, Sherri Davis, Mayko Nguyen, Oliver Bachert and Friedemann Goez.

Beta Film GmbH holds worldwide distribution rights of Hudson & Rex. The series is produced with the participation of the Canada Media Fund, PictureNL, the Rogers Series Fund, Ontario Creates the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit and the Newfoundland and Labrador Film and Video Industry Tax Credit.

About UP Entertainment
UP Entertainment is the home for uplifting entertainment for passionate and diverse audiences across the leading cable, satellite and streaming platforms. Brands include UP Faith & Family, UPtv, aspireTV, aspireTV+, GaitherTV+ and Cine Romántico. UP Faith & Family is the leading subscription streaming service for uplifting entertainment. UPtv is the trusted network for adults seeking positive programming with relatable stories about relationships, filled with love and laughter, through exclusive premiere movies, box-office hit films and beloved series. AspireTV is the television network that celebrates and reflects Black culture, life and style in a way that is inspiring, authentic and entertaining. AspireTV+ is a subscription streaming service for Black culture and urban lifestyle entertainment. GaitherTV+ provides access to Gaither’s renowned and growing library of full-length award-winning Country, Gospel, Bluegrass and Christian concerts and specials, early premieres of new performances and shows, and exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews. UP Entertainment in partnership with PixL Dos, also manages and distributes Cine Romántico, a FAST channel featuring the best of Hollywood TV romance movies in Spanish. Additionally, UP Entertainment also represents partner brands Ovation TV. Ovation is an independent television, production, and digital media company, with an unparalleled commitment to the arts, culture and entertainment. UP Entertainment’s award-winning pro-social initiative, “UPlift Someone,” has inspired over 200 million people to uplift others through its social videos.

About Shaftesbury
Shaftesbury is an award-winning creator and producer of original content, founded by Christina Jennings, Chairman and President. For more than three decades, the company has been at the forefront of Canadian screen-based storytelling, building internationally successful series and franchises that reach audiences worldwide. Shaftesbury’s productions include the globally acclaimed drama Murdoch Mysteries, now in its 19th season, and Hudson & Rex, both airing in over 120 countries. One of Canada’s longest-running dramas, Murdoch Mysteries has generated more than $1 billion in economic output in Ontario and contributed over $766 million to Canada’s GDP. The series has expanded into new formats and audience experiences, including live symphony performances, educational initiatives, immersive fan activations, and the digital companion series Macy Murdoch, which extends the Murdoch Mysteries universe onto Roblox. Shaftesbury’s portfolio spans scripted drama, comedy, and genre programming, including the horror anthology Slasher and its latest instalment Hell Motel, the international thriller Departure which went to #1 on Netflix in 40 countries, the Irish-Canadian co-production SisterS, and Irish Blood, Acorn TV’s highest-rated series. Current projects include the dark crime drama The Borderline, now streaming on Crave, the upcoming comedy series Slo Pitch, and Granville Girls, a newly announced Netflix series.

About Pope Productions
Pope Productions is a St. John's-based media production company founded by the late Paul Pope, currently helmed by producer Lisa Porter. The company has produced seven seasons of HUDSON & REX for Citytv, now seen in over 120 territories worldwide. Features and MOWs include the CBC comedy A Christmas Fury and festival favourites Hunting Pignut, Beat Down and Grown Up Movie Star, which scored a Special Jury Prize at Sundance for Tatiana Maslany. Documentaries include It’s Mental, Heavy Weather Presents, the multi-award-winning My Left Breast, Legends and Lore of the North Atlantic, and Going the Distance. From the historical dramatic miniseries Above and Beyond, to the classic comedy Rare Birds, and the outrageous series Drunk and on Drugs: The Happy Funtime Hour, Pope Productions’ rich repertoire reflects its deep commitment to a vibrant production industry both in Newfoundland and nationally.

About Citytv
A distinctive alternative to conventional programming, Citytv and Citytv streaming (Citytv+) is home to bold dramas, fan-favourite reality TV, Canadian originals, as well as local news and entertainment programs such as CityNews and Breakfast Television. Citytv is a part of Rogers Sports & Media, a division of Rogers Communications Inc., Canada’s leading communications and entertainment company (TSX, NYSE: RCI).

About Rogers Sports & Media
Rogers Sports & Media is a diverse sports and content company that engages more than 30 million Canadians monthly. The company's dynamic portfolio of media assets includes 50 radio stations, more than 65 community TV channels, 31 conventional and specialty television channels, e-commerce, and more. Rogers Sports & Media delivers unique storytelling through its range of powerful brands: HGTV, Food Network, Bravo, Citytv, Discovery, ID, OMNI Television, FX, TSC, Breakfast Television, 98.1 CHFI, KiSS, CityNews and Sportsnet – Canada's #1 sports network. Rogers Sports & Media is a subsidiary of Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX, NYSE: RCI). Visit rogerssportsandmedia.com.

About Beta Film
A leading European independent film and television group, Beta produces, finances, and distributes television and film for the global market. With over 30.000 hours of content, we manage one of the largest libraries in Europe, including numerous Oscar and Emmy-winning productions. For more than 65 years, we have been nurturing strong partnerships with creatives, broadcasters, streamers, distributors, and festivals. As an experienced and independent player, we create alliances and hold stakes in over 40 production companies and distribution labels, while also operating special interest channels throughout Europe. Founded in 1959 by Leo Kirch and owned by Jan Mojto since 2004, Beta is based in Munich, Germany, with offices in the US, Latin America, the Middle East, and throughout Europe.

I hope many of you will enjoy season 8 - 

sleuthing along with Hudson & Rex,

Net

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The Latest TV News and Updates Around the Web...

heavy.com recently shared this wonderful article titled: "Danica McKellar Has ‘Miraculous’ Faith Experience After Visiting Candace Bure." In the article, they share what Danica has expressed via social media after visiting Candace's church. Danica openly shared (with teary eyes, at times) that she's... "experiencing a relationship with God and Jesus that I’ve never had before."

The article goes on to say that "McKellar posted an Instagram video on April 24, sharing that for most of her life, she was skeptical of Christianity because of the hypocrisy that she saw in the faith. But she said she’s starting to see things in a different light..."

They go on to share in even greater detail in the article of what Danica has shared with her followers via Instagram regarding her faith, forgiveness, and this new journey, even adding in the heartfelt responses of encouragement she received from her fellow GAC Family and Hallmark friends.

I was truly touched by Danica's words as she begins her walk with The Lord. I pray this is just the beginning for and her family.

You can read the full article - *here*. (I think many of you here will really enjoy it!)

On Tuesday, April 26th, The Hollywood Reporter shared this article, which may or not affect the production of TV movies in Canada...

"Directors Guild of Canada B.C. Issues Strike Notice to American Producers."

Here is a portion of the article:

"The Directors Guild of Canada’s British Columbia branch has issued a formal strike notice to the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and its local counterpart, the Canadian Media Producers Association.

The announcement follows the B.C. union’s first-ever strike authorization vote, where members voted 92.2 percent in favor of striking on local U.S. film and TV sets if talks with North American producers did not reach a new collective deal.

The B.C. union has to wait 72 hours following the strike notice to begin labor action, with any production not covered by a safe harbor agreement becoming subject to possible picket lines. It’s understood that most productions currently shooting in British Columbia have signed safe harbor agreements and, with compliance, will be protected from any potential labor action."

Hopefully, this will not disrupt production too much, especially if many of the networks are preparing for their Christmas films. This is another great reason why these American companies should film here in the states and support our country.

If you're interested, you can read the full article - *here*.

Speaking of striking deals... in case you missed it, 2 more actresses recently signed contracts with Hallmark, Taylor Cole ("Making Spirits Bright") and Aimee Teegarden ("My Christmas Family Tree"). Are you excited to see these two actresses continue to work with the Hallmark network?

Aimee has a new movie coming up in May on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries titled "Heart of the Matter," in which she portrays a doctor.

See more info on Taylor Cole's deal with Hallmark *here* and Aimee Teegarden's deal - *here*!

Plus, you can see details on Aimee Teegarden's movie, "Heart of the Matter" - *here*.

GAC Family shared this announcement today via Facebook:

#GACFamilyTV will honor America’s top-performing Police & Military K-9 Heroes in an all-new special “K-9 Hero Awards” on Thursday, May 12 at 5p ET/2p PT on GAC Family Network! -via Trevor Decker News

According the article, "GAC Family will honor America’s top performing Police and Military K-9 Heroes in an all-new special “K-9 Hero Awards.” Hosted by Larissa Wohl alongside US Army Veteran and certified K-9 Trainer, James Craigmyle, “K-9 Hero Awards” will premiere on GAC Family on Thursday, May 12 at 5pm ET. The special presentation is created in partnership with Project K-9 Hero, an organization dedicated to providing assistance for our nation’s heroic working dogs.

You can read more *here*.

I personally love that GAC is honoring our furry friends and military!


Hope you enjoyed this update today! Would love to know your thoughts, as well. Please share in comments below.

Blessings, Net

"A Wish Come True" for All Hallmark Viewers!

Hallmark has granted our wish!!!

For all of you... (myself included!) Hallmark Channel fans, who are all but glued to the station 24-7 during the Christmas Season, YOU will LOVE that HALLMARK is giving us their Romantic-Comedy Movies 24-7 for Valentines Day, January 31st - February 14th!

"A Wish Come True"

will be the first premiere movie

on Saturday January 31, 2015 at 8 PM/7c.

 

 

Lindsay Corwin is a long-time believer in birthday wishes and she has wished for everything over the years from a puppy to a promotion. As she approaches her... click here to read more!

*Be sure to look for a very Special Appearance from actor Dean Cain in this movie, as he will be playing himself!

 

 

 

Also, this Weekend... there just so happens to be the sporting event, everyone has been talking about...

 

"Kitten Bowl II"

 

Hallmark Channel's Kitten Bowl II

premieres Sunday February 1, 2015 at 12 PM/11c.

Here are a few Purr-fect Photos from the event:

 

This is one "Cool Cat"!

 

Adorable & Furry... This is the Cat's Meow!

 

 

 

When the Mice are away... the Cats will play!?!?

 

T O U C H D O W N !!!

 

 

 

The Animal Planet will also have the annual Puppy Bowl on Sunday, too!

 

Puppy Bowl XI

Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl

premieres Sunday February 1, 2015 at 3 PM/2c.

 

There will surely be plenty of "Puppy Love"!

In this event, you can always root for the "under"dog!

 

 

Of course, that other game is on Sunday, too.

 

Whether you are a BIG Football fan,

or your enthusiasm has been deflated...

whatever you watch or do...

I hope you ALL have a SUPER Weekend!

 

God Bless, Net

 

*Be sure to "click here" for the 24-7

Countdown to Valentine's Day TV Schedule!