TV series
Ludwig
2024–, English, on BBC One. Created by Mark Brotherhood.
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.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 54 min
- Status
- Still running
Worth the Hype
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7.8/10 from 153 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch
BBC Player Amazon ChannelAvailability in India. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S2 E6: Episode 6
Aired 24 September 2026
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Mark BrotherhoodCreator
- David MitchellJohn 'Ludwig' Taylor / James Taylor · 12 ep
- Anna Maxwell MartinLucy Betts-Taylor · 12 ep
- Dipo OlaDI Russell Carter · 12 ep
- Dorothy AtkinsonDCS Carol Shaw · 12 ep
- Dylan HughesHenry Betts-Taylor · 12 ep
- Ralph InesonChief Constable Ziegler · 12 ep
- Izuka HoyleDS Alice Finch · 6 ep
- Gerran HowellDC Simon Evans · 6 ep
- Ben AshendenDC Ethan Cole · 6 ep
- Rumi SuttonDC Caitlin Sullivan · 6 ep
- Sophie WillanHolly Pinder · 6 ep
- Mark BonnarGerran Howell · 6 ep
Details
- First aired
- 25 September 2024
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-14
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Ludwig: quick answers
Is Ludwig worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 153 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Ludwig are there?
Ludwig has 2 seasons and 12 episodes, about 54 minutes each.
Is Ludwig finished?
Ludwig is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Where can I watch Ludwig?
Ludwig is streaming on BBC Player Amazon Channel.
Is Ludwig suitable for kids?
Ludwig is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Ludwig?
If you liked Ludwig, try Harlan Coben's Shelter, The Afterparty, Search Party.
Who created Ludwig?
Ludwig was created by Mark Brotherhood and stars David Mitchell, Anna Maxwell Martin, Dipo Ola.