Remember the Season 5 finale? Charlie was shot, lying in a puddle of—dramatic pause—rain. The internet lost its collective mind. Was Reardon leaving by force?
No. That was just classic TV manipulation. They want you to scream at your screen. It worked on me, and I knew the spoilers.
Season 6 picks up right after that scene. Charlie survives, obviously. But there’s a new villain who’s personal. Someone from his past. Cue the emotional flashbacks.
But Is Reardon Actually Happy?
This is the part where I get a little real. John Reardon has been open about balancing his career with family life. He has two young kids. Filming in Canada means he can go home at night, not fly to Hollywood.
John Reardon Returning to Hudson and Rex After Cancer Battle
He said in a podcast: “I don’t need to be a movie star. I just want to work with dogs and funny people.” That’s a guy who’s content, my friend.
So unless he suddenly gets an offer to play James Bond (unlikely, but hey), he’s sticking with Rex. The paycheck is steady, the fans are loyal, and the dog treats are free.
