Series synopsis
Ludwig is a British mystery crime drama comedy television series that premiered on BBC One on September 25, 2024. It was created by Mark Brotherhood. It stars David Mitchell, Anna Maxwell Martin, Dipo Ola and Gerran Howell.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- David Mitchell as John 'Ludwig' Taylor / James Taylor
- Anna Maxwell Martin as Lucy Betts-Taylor
- Dipo Ola as DI Russell Carter
- Gerran Howell as DC Simon Evans
- Izuka Hoyle as DS Alice Finch
- Dorothy Atkinson as DCS Carol Shaw
- Sophie Willan as Holly Pinder
- Dylan Hughes as Henry Betts-Taylor
Supporting cast
- Ralph Ineson as Chief Constable Ziegler
- Mia Austen as Jane
- Jakub Bednarczyk as Young John
- Stevie Binns as Carla
- Scarlett Brookes as Sarah Gilmarsh
- Annabelle Dowler as Esther Taylor
- Ikky Kabir as Brian
- Christos Lawton as Jamie
- Tom McCall as Chris the Taxi Driver
- Bridgitta Roy as Becka
- Catherine Skinner as Claire
- Ruth Clarson as Detective
Guest cast
- Mia Austen as Jane
- Jakub Bednarczyk as Young John
- Stevie Binns as Carla
- Scarlett Brookes as Sarah Gilmarsh
- Annabelle Dowler as Esther Taylor
- Ikky Kabir as Brian
- Christos Lawton as Jamie
- Tom McCall as Chris the Taxi Driver
- Bridgitta Roy as Becka
- Catherine Skinner as Claire
- Ruth Clarson as Detective
- Kewell Ganas as Alan Howells
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | September 25, 2024 | October 30, 2024 |
| Season 2 | 6 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
September 25, 2024 |
| 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. |
October 2, 2024 |
| 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. |
October 9, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | |
| 2 | Episode 2 | |
| 3 | Episode 3 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 25, 2024 |
| Last aired | October 30, 2024 |
| Status | continue |