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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
Network
BBC One
Episodes
12
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
BritBox
5 countries
Prime Video
FREE
2 countries
The Roku Channel
FREE
1 country
wavve
1 country
Watcha
1 country
TVING
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
Ludwig has 2 seasons with 12 episodes spanning 2024-present.
Rating
With a 7.7/10 rating from 96 votes, Ludwig is considered highly rated.
Year context
Ludwig first aired 2 years ago in 2024.
CAST (9)
David Mitchell
John 'Ludwig' Taylor / James Taylor
Anna Maxwell Martin
Lucy Betts-Taylor
Dipo Ola
DI Russell Carter
Gerran Howell
DC Simon Evans
Izuka Hoyle
DS Alice Finch
Dorothy Atkinson
DCS Carol Shaw
Sophie Willan
Holly Pinder
Dylan Hughes
Henry Betts-Taylor
Ralph Ineson
Chief Constable Ziegler
SEASONS (2 seasons, 12 episodes)
SEASON 1Series 1
01
Episode 1
Puzzle setter John ‘Ludwig’ Taylor’s life is upended when his identical twin, DCI James Taylor, disappears. John reluctantly assumes his identity in order to track…
02
Episode 2
On a mission to crack the code in his twin’s notebook, John returns to the police station. A frustrated Lucy takes matters into her own…
03
Episode 3
A new case takes Ludwig on a walking tour of Cambridge, where he’s faced with an impossible question. Meanwhile, Lucy goes undercover and makes a…
04
Episode 4
A body falls from the fourth storey of a construction site. Was it just a terrible accident, or a perfectly executed murder? When things don’t…
05
Episode 5
John and the gang go back to school to investigate the suspicious death of a headmaster. Lucy sneaks off on a covert mission, and a…
06
Episode 6
A cryptic late night call from Holly sees Lucy lured into danger. Back at the station, all eyes are on John as the pressure ramps…
SEASON 2Series 2
01
Episode 1
02
Episode 2
03
Episode 3
04
Episode 4
05
Episode 5
06
Episode 6
SERIES INFO
2
Seasons
12
Episodes
57 min/ep
Per Episode
Returning Series
Status
CREW
Creator
Mark Brotherhood
NETWORKS (1)
BBC One
DETAILS
First Aired
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
2
Episodes
12
Episode Length
57 min/ep
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.7/10 (96 votes)
Popularity
6
IMDB
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Ludwig about?
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.
Where can I watch Ludwig?
Ludwig is available on BritBox, Prime Video, The Roku Channel, wavve, Watcha. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Ludwig have?
Ludwig has 2 seasons with 12 episodes total.
Who created Ludwig?
Ludwig was created by Mark Brotherhood.
Who stars in Ludwig?
The cast of Ludwig includes David Mitchell, Anna Maxwell Martin, Dipo Ola, Gerran Howell, Izuka Hoyle.
What is the rating of Ludwig?
Ludwig has a rating of 7.7 out of 10 based on 96 votes on TMDB.
Is Ludwig still running?
Ludwig is currently active with a status of "Returning Series."
GENRES (4)
Mystery
Crime
Drama
Comedy
