Series 2
2026 · 6 episodes · 5h 41m in all · 7.4/10
Puzzle setter John ‘Ludwig’ Taylor returns under the new title of crime scene consultant.

Episodes

1. Episode 1
20 Aug 2026 · 60 min · 7.3/10
An unusual double confession at the theatre sees John take centre stage, where he must prove who didn’t commit the crime.

2. Episode 2
27 Aug 2026 · 54 min · 6.9/10
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.

3. Episode 3
3 Sept 2026 · 55 min · 7.3/10
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.

4. Episode 4
10 Sept 2026 · 58 min · 7.6/10
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?

5. Episode 5
17 Sept 2026 · 60 min · 7.7/10
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.

6. Episode 6
24 Sept 2026 · 54 min · 7.7/10
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?
Ludwig Series 2: quick answers
How many episodes are in Ludwig Series 2?
Series 2 of Ludwig has 6 episodes, about 6 hours in total.
When did Ludwig Series 2 come out?
Series 2 premiered on 20 Aug 2026.
What is the best episode of Ludwig Series 2?
By viewer score, episode 5, “Episode 5”, at 7.7/10.