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Season 1 – Ludwig

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Puzzle setter John "Ludwig" Taylor's identical twin, DCI James Taylor disappears; John assumes his identity in order to track him down.
Ludwig — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Cleverly plotted and a wonderful showcase for star David Mitchell's brainy charm, Ludwig is a thoroughly pleasant mystery series that stays light on its feet.

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Melanie McFarland Salon.com An entertaining, mordantly funny show that’s also softhearted despite all the killings. Mitchell and Maxwell Martin have tremendous chemistry, as do Mitchell and Ola. The whole cast clicks. Mar 27, 2025 Full Review David Bianculli NPR Created and written by Mark Brotherhood, it arrives with one of the most original and captivating variations on the entire TV mystery genre. Mar 27, 2025 Full Review Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News “Ludwing” never loses its pip nor its charm and a large reason why it works rests on Mitchell’s tensed-up shoulders and the show’s creators. Rated: 3.5/4 Mar 27, 2025 Full Review Neely Swanson Beverly Hills Courier “Ludwig” is a real sleeper. Starting slowly, it grows on you until you are completely under its spell. Apr 22, 2025 Full Review Weiting Liu Common Sense Media With grounded scriptwork and detail-oriented costume and production designs, the show will certainly appeal to cozy mystery fans who value craftsmanship over flash. Apr 2, 2025 Full Review Collin Garbarino WORLD The murder-mystery genre might feel crowded, but there’s definitely room for this refreshingly funny show. Mar 28, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Molly P As a decades long fan of British mysteries/detective procedural, costume drama & comedies, I was blown away by this show. It's brilliant! What more is there to say, except I will be waiting anxiously for Season 2. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/05/25 Full Review Nicole Y Dark, funny, heartfelt. A weird way to describe this show but that’s what it is! If you like a weekly whodunit with a seriously good running story, check this out! It’s great! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/03/25 Full Review Paulina D I really hope to see Ludwig back soon! Original plot, superb acting, very entertaining! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/03/25 Full Review Tawnya W One of the best offerings out there. Great cast, acting, plot lines, humor mixed in with cerebral crime solving. I hope it continues. It does not need meaningless fillers that often take away from a great theme. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/26/25 Full Review Pamela B Ludwig is one of the most brilliantly clever shows I've ever seen. Even its episode titles showcase remarkable imagination and inventiveness. The characters are captivating, the acting is exceptional, and the storylines are utterly compelling. I can't wait for Series 2! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/25/25 Full Review Sara M If you love OMITB you will love Ludwig. It’s quirky, delightful, and touching. David Mitchell and Anna Maxwell Martin are brilliant. The cinematography is beautiful. The best way I can describe it is if Paddington, Monk and Wallace and Gromit got together and made a show, this would be it! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/22/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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David Mitchell

John Taylor

Anna Maxwell Martin

Lucy Betts-Taylor

Dipo Ola

DI Russell Carter

Sophie Willan

Holly Pinder

Gerran Howell

DC Simon Evans

Izuka Hoyle

DS Alice Finch

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 20, 2025 Puzzle solver John "Ludwig" Taylor's life of solitude is upended when his identical twin, DCI James Taylor, disappears; he reluctantly assumes the identity of his brother as a detective in the Cambridge Police Authority to find his whereabouts. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 20, 2025 After a breakthrough finding a coded notebook, John decides to return to the police station to gather information about his missing brother's last case; Lucy embarks on a fact-finding mission to the home of one of her husband's ex-colleagues. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 27, 2025 A new case takes Ludwig on a walking tour of Cambridge, where he's faced with an impossible question; Lucy goes undercover and makes a grim discovery of her own. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 3, 2025 A body falls from the fourth story of a construction site; questions arise if it is just a terrible accident, or a perfectly executed murder; when things don't add up, John questions his abilities. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 10, 2025 John and the gang go back to school to investigate the suspicious death of a headmaster; Lucy sneaks off on a covert mission; a shocking revelation leaves John reeling. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 17, 2025 With Lucy embroiled in a murder plot, all eyes are on John; the hunt for James takes a back seat as John desperately battles to prove Lucy's innocence; angry at James for abandoning his family, John questions whether his brother is worth any of this. Details

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Season Info

Director
Robbie McKillop, Jill Robertson
Executive Producer
Kenton Allen, Mark Brotherhood, Saurabh Kakkar, David Mitchell, Kathryn O'Connor, Chris Sussman, David Mitchell
Screenwriter
Mark Brotherhood
Network
BritBox
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Mar 20, 2025