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Ryan Hudson is a fictional character portrayed by Riley Smith in the TV series Nancy Drew.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Pilot (season 1), they were 41 years old.
They appear in all 62 aired episodes and have accumulated 2867 positive votes.
The character of Ryan Hudson is mainly associated with Nancy Drew, Carson Drew and Bess Marvin.

Ryan Hudson

by Riley Smith

character

Episodes62

  • 6.9
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    Pilot

    episode S1.E1 october 2019
    An 18-year-old Nancy Drew makes plans to leave her hometown for college after high school graduation, but finds herself drawn into a supernatural murder mystery.
  • 7.3
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    The Secret of the Old Morgue

    episode S1.E2 october 2019
    When Nancy learns that Tiffany Hudson's corpse is being moved out of Horseshoe Bay for a private autopsy, she puts her investigation into Lucy Sable's dress on hold to pull off one of her most risky missions yet.
  • 7.4
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    The Curse of the Dark Storm

    episode S1.E3 october 2019
    A nor'easter hits Horseshoe Bay and Ace warns everyone that the storm has been known to blow restless spirits ashore. Nancy confronts Nick about the secrets he's been keeping.
  • 7.4
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    The Haunted Ring

    episode S1.E4 october 2019
    As the funeral for Tiffany Hudson nears, her confused spirit seemingly haunts Horseshoe Bay. Nancy invites Bess to stay with her, allowing Nancy to figure out what Bess is hiding.
  • 7.4
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    The Case of the Wayward Spirit

    episode S1.E5 november 2019
    When Nancy realizes that George is possessed by Tiffany's spirit, she must act quickly to rid her friend of the ghostly passenger. Owen wanders into The Claw and asks the gang to cater a charity gala happening at the country club that same day.
  • 7.6
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    The Mystery of Blackwood Lodge

    episode S1.E6 november 2019
    While trying to uncover the truth about a long-buried history between Lucy Sable and Ryan Hudson, Nancy finds herself in the curious position of having to strike a deal with Horseshoe Bay's newest and most suspect widower.
  • 7.5
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    The Tale of the Fallen Sea Queen

    episode S1.E7 november 2019
    Believing that solving Lucy's murder will lead to solving Tiffany's murder, the Drew Crew resolves to find a way to speak with the only eyewitness to both murders-Dead Lucy herself. To prepare for this incredibly risky séance, they set off to investigate the last few hours of Lucy Sable's life. Ultimately, they confront Dead Lucy in a horrifying séance, and Nancy is faced with a truth that seems to validate her greatest fear.
  • 7.7
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    The Path of Shadows

    episode S1.E8 december 2019
    Nancy and the Drew Crew discover that the car wreck that left one of their own at death's door was no accident. While simultaneously hoping to solve the crime, the crew investigates the physical evidence of sabotage to the car and take a supernatural detour into the metaphysical world.
  • 7.6
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    The Hidden Staircase

    episode S1.E9 december 2019
    Nancy and the Drew Crew desperately search for George's missing sister, Ted whose kidnapping eerily mirrors the investigation that started Nancy's sleuthing career. Meanwhile, while revisiting the trauma of her past, as a means to solving the present-day mystery, Nancy finally reconnects with her father just as an escalation in the Lucy Sable investigation threatens to separate them forever.
  • 7.6
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    The Mark of the Poisoner's Pearl

    episode S1.E10 january 2020
    After discovering a connection between the poison that killed Tiffany Hudson and a Horseshoe Bay cold case, Nancy and her friends risk their lives to bring a serial killer to justice.
  • 7.6
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    The Phantom of Bonny Scot

    episode S1.E11 january 2020
    When Nancy's quest to clear Carson's name clashes with Owen's pursuit of Justice for the victims of the Bonny Scot, she'll have to decide just how far she's willing to go to get her dad out of jail.
  • 7.7
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    The Lady of Larkspur Lane

    episode S1.E12 january 2020
    While Nancy and the Drew Crew follow up on the latest Lucy Sable lead, they also work to uncover who tried to kill Ryan, leading them to a starting revelation.
  • 7.7
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    The Whisper Box

    episode S1.E13 february 2020
    When Nancy finds herself stuck in an alternate reality the Drew Crew desperately searches for a way to bring her back.
  • 7.9
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    The Sign of the Uninvited Guest

    episode S1.E14 february 2020
    Nancy and the Drew Crew follow the latest Lucy Sable murder lead, while simultaneously working to uncover the attempted murder of someone in their community. When both investigations lead back to the same person, Nancy and Nick confront the suspect with their findings.
  • 7.6
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    The Terror of Horseshoe Bay

    episode S1.E15 march 2020
    With time running out before Carson's evidentiary hearing, Nancy turns to supernatural sources in a last-ditch effort to find clues to exonerate her father.
  • 8.8
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    The Haunting of Nancy Drew

    episode S1.E16 march 2020
    While using a combination of forensic clues, skilled observation and relentless questioning of those who knew Lucy at the end of her life, Nancy unravels what happened the night Lucy died. While her detective work succeeds in some ways, it also reveals a devastating truth.
  • 7.9
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    The Girl in the Locket

    episode S1.E17 april 2020
    With only hours left, the Drew Crew must race against the clock to find a way to vanquish the Agleaca before she takes what is owed to her.
  • 7.9
    /10

    The Clue in the Captain's Painting

    episode S1.E18 april 2020
    Nancy and the Drew Crew investigate a mysterious death which also leads to new details regarding the Aglaeca curse.
  • 7.4
    /10

    The Search for the Midnight Wraith

    episode S2.E1 january 2021
    Nancy (Kennedy McMann) and the Drew Crew are still reeling from witnessing the visions of their deaths. They realize even more so now that they need to come up with a plan to stop the Aglaeca before it's too late. Meanwhile, Detective Tamura (guest star Ryan-James Hatanaka "Nurses") shows up at The Claw to bring Nancy in for questioning as she is now a suspect in a mysterious comatose girl's assault.
  • 7.6
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    The Reunion of Lost Souls

    episode S2.E2 january 2021
    Nancy (Kennedy McMann) and the Drew Crew continue to search for clues to battle the Aglaeca. Meanwhile, George (Leah Lewis) has an unfortunate first encounter with Nick's visiting mother. Lastly, Carson (Scott Wolf) and Ace (Alex Saxon) have a heart-to-heart. Riley Smith and Maddison Jaizani also star.
  • 7.6
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    The Secret of the Solitary Scribe

    episode S2.E3 february 2021
    With time running out, Nancy (Kennedy McMann) and the Drew Crew come up with a plan that they think might help reverse the curse that the Aglaeca placed on them. Leah Lewis, Alex Saxon, Tunji Kasim, Maddison Jaizani and Riley Smith also star.
  • 7.6
    /10

    The Fate of the Buried Treasure

    episode S2.E4 february 2021
    Nancy (Kennedy McMann) and the Drew Crew race against the clock to find a way to destroy the Aglaeca before she can destroy them. Meanwhile, Ace (Alex Saxon) reaches out to Carson (Scott Wolf) for a favor.
  • 8
    /10

    The Drowned Woman

    episode S2.E5 february 2021
    Tensions flare between Nancy and the Drew Crew as they continue to fight the Aglaeca. Meanwhile, Bess makes a mistake that could cause all of them their lives. Lastly, George has a beautiful bonding moment with her sisters.
  • 7.6
    /10

    The Riddle of the Broken Doll

    episode S2.E6 february 2021
    Nancy (Kennedy McMann) and the Drew Crew learn that they have a new battle on their hands. Meanwhile, George's (Leah Lewis) strange behavior leaves Nick (Tunji Kasim) feeling unsettled. Lastly, Carson (Scott Wolf) makes Nancy an offer she can't refuse. Alex Saxon, Maddison Jaizani and Riley Smith also star.
  • 7.7
    /10

    The Legend of the Murder Hotel

    episode S2.E7 march 2021
    Nancy (Kennedy McMann) is approached by a group of young girls asking for help in finding a volleyball teammate they believe was kidnapped by a ghost. Meanwhile, Ace (Alex Saxon) and Amanda (guest star Aadila Dosani) share a moment. Scott Wolf, Leah Lewis, Maddison Jaizani, Tunji Kasim and Riley Smith also star.
  • 7.4
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    The Quest for the Spider Sapphire

    episode S2.E8 march 2021
    Nancy and George work together to vanish the ghost who's been timesharing George's body since they defeated the Aglaeca. Meanwhile, no one is more surprised than Bess when a blast from her past comes knocking.
  • 7.4
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    The Bargain of the Blood Shroud

    episode S2.E9 march 2021
    Nancy and the Drew Crew strike a deal with Gil Bobbsey. Meanwhile, Carson runs into a distraught Bess.
  • 8
    /10

    The Spell of the Burning Bride

    episode S2.E10 march 2021
    Nancy picks up a new investigating job involving the local florist and is pleasantly surprised when Gil Bobbsey is able to offer some assistance. Meanwhile, Ace receives a cryptic text message.
  • 8.3
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    The Scourge of the Forgotten Rune

    episode S2.E11 april 2021
    Nancy and the Drew Crew work together to help one of their own. Meanwhile, Ryan has an interesting conversation with Celia.
  • 7.7
    /10

    The Trail of the Missing Witness

    episode S2.E12 april 2021
    Nancy and the Drew Crew work together to help one of their own.
  • 7.3
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    The Beacon of Moonstone Island

    episode S2.E13 april 2021
    Gil insists on helping Nancy investigate a hunch on Moonstone Island, but Ace and Amanda are forced to step in when he's unavailable for support; Nick questions Nancy's loyalty; Odette gets on George's last nerve.
  • 7.2
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    The Siege of the Unseen Specter

    episode S2.E14 may 2021
    Nancy's birthday dinner with Carson is cut short when Detective Tamura shows up with a warrant to arrest her for contempt of court; George, Bess and Ace work together to summon up one of their ancestors.
  • 6.3
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    The Celestial Visitor

    episode S2.E15 may 2021
    A striking stranger appears and is looking for Nancy; he announces himself as the billionaire Tom Swift; Ace has issues with the way Nancy insists on handling things with Celia
  • 8.1
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    The Purloined Keys

    episode S2.E16 may 2021
    Ryan and the Drew Crew work together to find a way to bring down Everett. Meanwhile, Carson gives Nancy a word of warning.
  • 7.8
    /10

    The Judgement of the Perilous Captive

    episode S2.E17 may 2021
    Nancy finally has Everett exactly where she wants him. Meanwhile, Nick receives upsetting news from one of his tenants, Jake Cazine, about the youth center he wants to open. Lastly, Carson shares something disturbing with Bess.
  • 8.4
    /10

    The Echo of Lost Tears

    episode S2.E18 june 2021
    Carson, Ryan, and the Drew Crew work together to help Nancy.
  • 7.8
    /10

    The Warning of the Frozen Heart

    episode S3.E1 october 2021
    On the evening of Horseshoe Bay's annual Harvest Carnival, a whole new mystery unfolds for Nancy and the Drew Crew when a body is discovered on the Hudson carnival grounds.
  • 7.7
    /10

    The Journey of the Dangerous Mind

    episode S3.E2 october 2021
    Sparks fly between Nancy and her counterpart in law enforcement. Meanwhile, Carson and Ryan have conflicting opinions on parenting Nancy, Nick's and George's relationship is tested, and Bess tries to protect Ace from a string of bad luck.
  • 7.8
    /10

    The Testimony of the Executed Man

    episode S3.E3 october 2021
    On the trail of the Frozen Hearts Killer, Nancy and her friends follow a surprising lead from a podcaster at an annual convention for amateur sleuths - where they find themselves unraveling ghostly clues about a homicide from the 1950s.
  • 7.9
    /10

    The Demon of Piper Beach

    episode S3.E4 october 2021
    The crew races to protect everyone in town from a supernatural threat causing terrifying life-threatening sleepwalking experiences. Nancy's unspoken feelings for Ace resurface. George is shaken by an unwelcome friend request.
  • 7.5
    /10

    The Vision of the Birchwood Prisoner

    episode S3.E5 november 2021
    After a major setback in the Frozen Hearts case, Nancy asks Temperance for help. Meanwhile, the Bobbsey entanglement creates a world of trouble for Ace, and George has a long over due confrontation with someone from her past
  • 7.6
    /10

    The Myth of the Ensnared Hunter

    episode S3.E6 november 2021
    The crew goes on a hunt for an underground prison that may hold answers - all while following a lead that could cure George of the paranormal affliction shortening her lifespan. Ace tries to enlist Amanda in bringing her father to justice.
  • 8
    /10

    The Gambit of the Tangled Souls

    episode S3.E7 november 2021
    While Nancy and her friends race to find a relic that could finally untangle George's soul from Odette Lamar's, Carson and Ryan are affected by a mystical substance that prompts a temporary return to the lowered inhibitions of adolescence.
  • 7.4
    /10

    The Burning of the Sorrows

    episode S3.E8 december 2021
    Nancy, Bess, Agent Park and Temperance have to join forces when an attempt to trap a killer ends up unintentionally unleashing a deadly supernatural entity that feeds on people's sorrows.
  • 7.8
    /10

    The Voices in the Frost

    episode S3.E9 december 2021
    Nick, George and Bess unravel the truth behind a college student's mysterious death, while unexpected obstacles prevent Ace from working with Nancy and Agent Park as they grow closer and investigate the hidden origin of the FHK.
  • 7.5
    /10

    The Confession of the Long Night

    episode S3.E10 january 2022
    A truth-inducing ritual takes hold of a town-wide cocktail party, yielding volcanic emotional confessions and a surprising romantic connection for Nancy.
  • 7.7
    /10

    The Spellbound Juror

    episode S3.E11 january 2022
    While serving on a jury, Nick realizes that one of his fellow jurors may be the next target of the Frozen Hearts Killer as Carson goes to court against his new girlfriend, D.A. Jean Rosario. In the aftermath of recent romantic turns, the Drew Crew deals with tensions of their own.
  • 7.8
    /10

    The Witch Tree Symbol

    episode S3.E12 january 2022
    Nancy searches for a missing person targeted by Temperance, who has also placed a fatal hex on the kids of the Youth Center. With the solution to the Frozen Hearts mystery almost in their grasp, a shocking reversal puts the Drew Crew in the crosshairs.
  • 8
    /10

    The Ransom of the Forsaken Soul

    episode S3.E13 january 2022
    The fate of Horseshoe Bay rests in the hands of the Drew Crew, who must find a way to defeat their most powerful nemesis yet. Lives and hearts are in supernatural jeopardy - and a star-crossed choice will change everything, forever.
  • 8
    /10

    The Dilemma of the Lover's Curse

    episode S4.E1 may 2023
    Nancy launches a new investigation to find a group of missing bodies from Horseshoe Bay's cemetery that have been dug up and stolen - or have possibly risen. As Nancy is drawn into this ghostly case, a string of unexplained paranormal crimes leads the Drew Crew to believe that the literal sins of the town's past have returned to haunt the living. Meanwhile, Nancy struggles with yearning for Ace, the man she loves. But when a slow-burning attraction begins between Nancy and the son of Ryan Hudson's newest enemy, Nancy must decide whether this love interest is worth the ire of both her father and Ace - whose own heart may be tempted by a new relationship too.
  • 7.8
    /10

    The Maiden's Rage

    episode S4.E2 june 2023
    Ace senses that Nancy is holding back and presses her to give him more information about the curse. Meanwhile, Bess is determined to prepare the perfect meal for Addy's parents, and Nick schedules a brunch date with someone new. Lastly, George's plan to let Judge Abbott know how grateful she is for the opportunity to be his clerk takes a shocking turn.
  • 7.7
    /10

    The Danger of the Hopeful Sigil

    episode S4.E3 june 2023
    Nancy and Ace share a sweet moment while working together to find a way to break the curse. Meanwhile, Carson and Jean continue growing closer, but a recent conversation leaves him with an unsettled feeling. Lastly, Jesse and Birdie devise a plan to teach the school bully a lesson.
  • 7.3
    /10

    The Return of the Killer's Hook

    episode S4.E4 june 2023
    Nancy runs into an old friend who is in town directing a remake of a horror film called "Longhook," where strange things are happening on set. She's hoping that solving a new case will help get her out of her funk, and a worried Ryan offers to help Nancy since he is a self-proclaimed expert on the original version of the film. Meanwhile, Ace helps Bess rehearse for her role as Victim #1 in the movie. Lastly, George and Nick discover that they were both stood up for meetings by councilwoman, Brie, which gives them both an uneasy feeling.
  • 7.7
    /10

    The Oracle of the Whispering Remains

    episode S4.E5 june 2023
    The Drew Crew discovers a clue in an unexpected place and call in someone from George's past to help find answers.
  • 7.1
    /10

    The Web of Yesterdays

    episode S4.E6 july 2023
    Nancy and the Drew Crew work together to identify a creature. Meanwhile, Bess reaches out to Carson after receiving a cease-and-desist letter. Lastly, Tristan ends up stealing Nancy's thunder during Career Day at the high school.
  • 7.9
    /10

    The Reaping of Hollow Oak

    episode S4.E7 july 2023
    Nancy and Ace each show up at Nick's loft interrupting his brunch date with Jade. Their behavior leads Jade to wonder if Nick might be up to something shady. Meanwhile, Carson and George help Bess prep for her statement.
  • 8.1
    /10

    The Crooked Banister

    episode S4.E8 july 2023
    Nancy sends a group text to the Drew Crew asking them to meet her at The Claw ASAP. Meanwhile, Ace's dad tries to get him to open up about Nancy. Lastly, Carson makes plans with Nancy to mark the one-year anniversary of losing her mom.
  • 7.7
    /10

    The Memory of the Stolen Soul

    episode S4.E9 july 2023
    Nancy and the Drew Crew prepare to battle a Sin Eater.
  • 7.4
    /10

    The Ballad of Lives Foregone

    episode S4.E10 august 2023
    Carson and Ryan work together to help Nancy.
  • 7
    /10

    The Sinner's Sacrifice

    episode S4.E11 august 2023
    Ryan shows up just in the nick of time to help Nancy. Meanwhile, Nick is thrown by a statement George makes. Lastly, Bess is left feeling concerned after speaking with Ace.
  • 6.8
    /10

    The Heartbreak of Truth

    episode S4.E12 august 2023
    Nancy and the Drew Crew head out to the graveyard after she receives a mysterious call.
  • 8.1
    /10

    The Light Between Lives

    episode S4.E13 august 2023
    Nancy and the Drew Crew's mission to save Horseshoe Bay from sins of its past comes to an epic conclusion as they must contend with Nancy's most shocking discovery yet, one that will determine the fate of her star-crossed love with Ace.

Best moments10

  • 7.9
    /10
    13% of the votes

    The Girl in the Locket

    episode S1.E17 april 2020
    With only hours left, the Drew Crew must race against the clock to find a way to vanquish the Agleaca before she takes what is owed to her.
  • 7
    /10
    12% of the votes

    The Sinner's Sacrifice

    episode S4.E11 august 2023
    Ryan shows up just in the nick of time to help Nancy. Meanwhile, Nick is thrown by a statement George makes. Lastly, Bess is left feeling concerned after speaking with Ace.
  • 7.8
    /10
    12% of the votes

    The Judgement of the Perilous Captive

    episode S2.E17 may 2021
    Nancy finally has Everett exactly where she wants him. Meanwhile, Nick receives upsetting news from one of his tenants, Jake Cazine, about the youth center he wants to open. Lastly, Carson shares something disturbing with Bess.
  • 7.6
    /10
    11% of the votes

    The Myth of the Ensnared Hunter

    episode S3.E6 november 2021
    The crew goes on a hunt for an underground prison that may hold answers - all while following a lead that could cure George of the paranormal affliction shortening her lifespan. Ace tries to enlist Amanda in bringing her father to justice.
  • 7.3
    /10
    6% of the votes

    The Return of the Killer's Hook

    episode S4.E4 june 2023
    Nancy runs into an old friend who is in town directing a remake of a horror film called "Longhook," where strange things are happening on set. She's hoping that solving a new case will help get her out of her funk, and a worried Ryan offers to help Nancy since he is a self-proclaimed expert on the original version of the film. Meanwhile, Ace helps Bess rehearse for her role as Victim #1 in the movie. Lastly, George and Nick discover that they were both stood up for meetings by councilwoman, Brie, which gives them both an uneasy feeling.
  • 7.6
    /10
    6% of the votes

    The Mystery of Blackwood Lodge

    episode S1.E6 november 2019
    While trying to uncover the truth about a long-buried history between Lucy Sable and Ryan Hudson, Nancy finds herself in the curious position of having to strike a deal with Horseshoe Bay's newest and most suspect widower.
  • 8
    /10
    6% of the votes

    The Gambit of the Tangled Souls

    episode S3.E7 november 2021
    While Nancy and her friends race to find a relic that could finally untangle George's soul from Odette Lamar's, Carson and Ryan are affected by a mystical substance that prompts a temporary return to the lowered inhibitions of adolescence.
  • 7.6
    /10
    5% of the votes

    The Fate of the Buried Treasure

    episode S2.E4 february 2021
    Nancy (Kennedy McMann) and the Drew Crew race against the clock to find a way to destroy the Aglaeca before she can destroy them. Meanwhile, Ace (Alex Saxon) reaches out to Carson (Scott Wolf) for a favor.
  • 7.7
    /10
    4% of the votes

    The Journey of the Dangerous Mind

    episode S3.E2 october 2021
    Sparks fly between Nancy and her counterpart in law enforcement. Meanwhile, Carson and Ryan have conflicting opinions on parenting Nancy, Nick's and George's relationship is tested, and Bess tries to protect Ace from a string of bad luck.
  • 7.9
    /10
    4% of the votes

    The Demon of Piper Beach

    episode S3.E4 october 2021
    The crew races to protect everyone in town from a supernatural threat causing terrifying life-threatening sleepwalking experiences. Nancy's unspoken feelings for Ace resurface. George is shaken by an unwelcome friend request.

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