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Season 2 – 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.

Critics Reviews

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Rebecca Nicholson Financial Times 1d
3/5
This second series continues in the same lively vein as the first, though it feels suddenly more quirky and gets a little bogged down in its own complicated subplot. Go to Full Review Annabel Nugent Independent (UK) 1d
3/5
If I were tasked with solving the crime of why Ludwig remains middling despite its obvious merits, I would charge producers with time-wasting. Cosy crime has its place, but does that place warrant a whole hour per episode? Go to Full Review Sarah Dempster Guardian 1d
5/5
Ludwig is Ludwig, and hurrah for that. Long may it bumble. Go to Full Review Ed Power Irish Times 1d
It’s a mystery how British telly so consistently comes up with new ways of telling the same story – the weirdo sleuth who grudgingly does the police’s job for them – but that’s a case Ludwig cracks with aplomb. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Daryn G @RT62740914 2d An outstanding use of David Mitchells comic timing, huge acting skills, and comedic persona. Well done BBC! A captivating crime drama, with a successfully comedic undertone. I find it addictive viewing, (maybe just me). Awesome and gladly now on BBC1. See more Read all reviews
Ludwig — Season 2

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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

Mark Bonnar

Gareth Fisher

Sophie Willan

Holly Pinder

Sian Clifford

Joanne Kemper

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 20, 2026 No longer impersonating his twin, puzzle setter John "Ludwig" Taylor returns as a crime scene consultant; a murder at a theater sees John take center stage. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 20, 2026 When a ceilidh is cut short by an unwelcome guest, John is left in a spin; a murder witnessed by an entire wedding party proves to be quite the puzzle. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 20, 2026 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 pattern in their theory. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 11, 2026 Puzzle setter John "Ludwig" Taylor's identical twin, DCI James Taylor disappears; John assumes his identity in order to track him down. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 11, 2026 Puzzle setter John "Ludwig" Taylor's identical twin, DCI James Taylor disappears; John assumes his identity in order to track him down. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 11, 2026 Puzzle setter John "Ludwig" Taylor's identical twin, DCI James Taylor disappears; John assumes his identity in order to track him down. Details

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Ludwig — Season 2

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Season Info

Director
Robbie McKillop, George Kane
Executive Producer
Kenton Allen, Mark Brotherhood, David Mitchell, Kathryn O'Connor, Chris Sussman, Toby Welch
Screenwriter
Mark Brotherhood
Network
BritBox
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Aug 20, 2026
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