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Ludwig

2024 Returning Series

7.8/10 144 votes

MysteryCrimeDramaComedy

John Taylor lives in quiet solitude, designing puzzles for a living, under the nom-de-plume of 'Ludwig'. When his identical twin, James, disappears off the face of the earth, John takes over his brother's identity in a quest to discover his whereabouts.

Created by:: Mark Brotherhood
Cast:: David Mitchell, Anna Maxwell Martin, Dipo Ola, Ben Ashenden
Language:: English
Country:: United Kingdom
Network:: BBC One

Episode guide

Seasons

3 available

Series 2

Episodes

Episode 5 selected

E01

Episode 1

★ 7.9

Episode 1

2026-08-20 · 60m

An unusual double confession at the theatre sees John take centre stage, where he must prove who didn’t commit the crime.

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E02

Episode 2

★ 7.8

Episode 2

2026-08-27 · 54m

When a ceilidh is cut short by an unwelcome guest, John is left in a spin. Ironically, a murder witnessed by an entire wedding party proves to be quite the puzzle.

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E03

Episode 3

★ 8.2

Episode 3

2026-09-03 · 55m

Trying to gather intel for Lucy’s interview, John gets sidetracked by the murder of an influencer in the heart of Cambridge. The Taylors soon spot a sinister pattern in their theory.

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E04

Episode 4

★ 8.8

Episode 4

2026-09-10 · 58m

John is snookered by Cambridge’s latest murder, and an unexpected phone call tests his patience even further. A daunting afternoon awaits Lucy. Will she crumble under pressure?

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E05

Episode 5

★ 8.9

Episode 5

2026-09-17 · 60m

When a sushi bar turns into a crime scene, an unlikely witness helps John in both of his investigations. Russell takes matters into his own hands.

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E06

Episode 6

★ 9.5

Episode 6

2026-09-24 · 54m

With a death that strikes close to home, all avenues point to one suspect. Has Kemper made a wrong move, and will Ludwig ensure that justice is served?

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