Kommissar Rex

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On the streets of Vienna there's a new Kommissar, Kommissar Rex. After Rex's handler is killed, Richie Moser, newly divorced, finds himself drawn to Rex and breaks him out of the police center. And the new partnership is born. Rex uses his abilities to help track down the criminals and protect the innocent - and prevent his handler from falling in love. After Moser is killed in the line of duty (Season 4 : Ep 4), a reluctant Rex gets another new partner, Alex Brandtner. In Season 8, Marc Hoffmann is now Rex's partner, and he works along side Niki Herzog. Season 11 sees Rex relocated to Rome, Italy and he now has a new partner. Rex: During the series Rex was played by two different dogs. #1 Reginald von Ravenhorst #2 Rhett Butler #3 Henry (Italian season) Also known as: Commissaris Rex - Netherlands Inspector Rex - Australia Rex: A Cop's Best Friend - UK Filming Location: The original series was filmed on location in Vienna, Austria. From season 11 it is filmed in Rome, Italy. Theme Song / Season 1-4 (Australia): I see heroes without fear Killing thunder, empty streets Time to hide in dirty cages And there you'll see, how it's gonna be When the dog takes over control He'll be fighting til the end That's what I call a good friend He'll always understand That's what I call a good friendmoreless
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Episode Guide

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S 11 :  Ep 3 Aired 2/5/08
S 11 :  Ep 2 Aired 1/29/08
S 11 :  Ep 1 Aired 1/29/08
S 10 :  Ep 3 Aired 10/19/04
S 10 :  Ep 2 Aired 10/12/04

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  • dog = detective

    9.3
    "Superb"
    By lord_ratman_IV, Jun 05, 2008
    This Austrian show about a dog and his detective master is very much under appreciated. Rex is smart dog, having worked with police for his whole life. Rex even started detective work as a puppy, in a special Inspector Rex prequel. The show is very well produced with talented guest stars. The main stars are too also greatly talented. Though the show is in German, it is easily understood with subtitles and an easy to follow plot. The scenes are well lit and have great sound. Considering the show was made in the early 90's it can stand against a lot of the many current detective shows.moreless

  • It's the original "Good Dog" police drama. The main character is Rex, an amazingly long-lived German Shepherd dog who has an uncanny knack for understanding people and solving problems... and catching crooks.moreless

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    By bookwench, Jan 31, 2008
    Ok, so it's a sweet puff show, not really deeply dramatic of scary. It's the sort of thing you'd be delighted to let your kids watch; but at the same time I love watching it too. It's not nasty or truly violent the way some shows are; and it has the added benefit of being in a foreign language, thus brushing up on your Austrian (sort of like German. Close enough, really.) Basically, you have a police dog partnered with a police human, and of the two the dog is sometimes the smarter; you get the feeling the guy would be an ok cop, but he leans on Rex a lot for stuff. It's a cute show - one of my favorite episodes was about fairy tales. I like the show - I think it's awesome. Cute, straightforward, not complicated. V. Nice.moreless

  • Marvellous Show!

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    By albowlly, Nov 02, 2007
    My favourite Rex \'handler\' is Richard Moser, beautifully acted by Tobias Moretti although his replacement in the new series, Gedeon Burkhard, also does a very good job. There were two dogs who played the role of Rex, Reginald von Ravenhorst and Rhett Butler and both dogs had equal charm. The two were trained by the distinguished animal trainer, Teresa Ann Miller. Series One to Six are currently available from Australian DVD outlets, complete with English subtitles and spoken in German. I highly recommend this series to anybody, and it is an absolute must if you are an animal lover.

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  • Handsome detective & handsome dog, crime fighting team with Vienna crime squad

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    By chelten, Apr 02, 2007
    Captivating. Beautifully produced especially with the first Rex's handler, Richard Moser. Every detail thought of & taken care of. Why, the team even had a name board with all their names & title on the wall leading to their offices. Feel good show leaving you wanting more! The plots can be thin but the acting is very fine performance, production is quite realistic. All in all very enjoyable. Focuses on the psychological aspect, than physical. Usually starts with the culprit committing the crime so it is how he/she would be caught. Though at time there is an obvious suspect which turns out to be false lead. Very well done.moreless

  • Inspector Richard Moser, the Top Gun

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    By raerexie, Mar 25, 2007
    Captivating! Thoroughly enjoyable show. I have never derived so much enjoyment from a television series, even endless repeats from DVDs, non English one at that! I like the Moser series the best, absolutely brilliant, which, in my opinion is as natural, realistic & believable as Televsion could be. The confident & capable Inspector Richard Moser brilliantly portrayed by the charismatic eye candy Tobias Moretti. It seems a lot of thought went into getting every single detail, just right. Reality Police show, indeed. Feel good show in spite of the violent & at times gruesome murder which is mixed with compassion, kindness, Psycology, humour, beautiful Vienna & the good guys always winning in style. Rex, the Police dog is absolutely amazing. All credit to the Trainer that they could get this gorgeous dog to act so convincingly. I am hooked!moreless
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