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About Ludwig

Ludwig is a mystery and comedy TV series that premiered on BBC One on September 25, 2024. It has 2 seasons and 12 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 2 Episode 6, aired on September 24, 2026.

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.

  • Mystery
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Crime

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Episodes

12 episodes · 2 seasons

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Series 1

2024 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 2 years ago

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    6. Episode 6

    Finale

    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 up. Will his cover finally be blown?

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    5. 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 shocking revelation leaves John reeling.

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    4. 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 add up, John questions his abilities.

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    3. 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 grim discovery of her own.

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    2. 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 hands and plays detective herself.

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    1. 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 him down.

Series 2

2026 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 1 month ago

Puzzle setter John ‘Ludwig’ Taylor returns under the new title of crime scene consultant.

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    6. Episode 6

    Finale

    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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    5. Episode 5

    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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    4. Episode 4

    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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    3. Episode 3

    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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    2. Episode 2

    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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    1. Episode 1

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

Cast & crew

Created by Mark Brotherhood

  • Mia Austen

    Mia Austen

    Jane

  • Jakub Bednarczyk

    Jakub Bednarczyk

    Young John

  • Stevie Binns

    Stevie Binns

    Carla

  • Scarlett Brookes

    Sarah Gilmarsh

  • Annabelle Dowler

    Esther Taylor

  • Ikky Kabir

    Brian

  • Christos Lawton

    Christos Lawton

    Jamie

  • Tom McCall

    Tom McCall

    Chris the Taxi Driver

  • Bridgitta Roy

    Becka

  • Catherine Skinner

    Claire

  • Ruth Clarson

    Ruth Clarson

    Detective

  • Kewell Ganas

    Alan Howells

  • Hammed Animashaun

    Hammed Animashaun

    Ross Barclay

  • Jamie Beamish

    Jamie Beamish

    Ben Naylor

  • Tom Bell

    Tom Bell

    Peter Williams

  • Alice May Feetham

    Alice May Feetham

    Hannah Waldron

Ludwig FAQ

When is the next episode of Ludwig?

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When did the latest episode of Ludwig come out?

The most recent episode of Ludwig, Season 2 Episode 6, aired on September 24, 2026.

How many seasons of Ludwig are there?

Ludwig has 2 seasons with 12 episodes in total.

When did Ludwig first air?

Ludwig first aired on BBC One on September 25, 2024.

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