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Ludwig

7.820242 seasonsTV-14TV SeriesMysteryCrimeDrama

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.

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

Next episode
S2 E4 · Episode 4
Airs Thursday, September 10, 2026
E1
Episode 1
Aug 20, 2026 8.0
E2
Episode 2
Aug 27, 2026 8.3
E3
Episode 3
Sep 3, 2026 8.5
E4
Episode 4
Sep 10, 2026
E5
Episode 5
Sep 17, 2026
E6
Episode 6
Sep 24, 2026

Cast

DMDavid Mitchell
David Mitchell
John 'Ludwig' Taylor / James Taylor
AMAnna Maxwell Martin
Anna Maxwell Martin
Lucy Betts-Taylor
DODipo Ola
Dipo Ola
DI Russell Carter
BABen Ashenden
Ben Ashenden
DC Ethan Cole
RS
Rumi Sutton
DC Caitlin Sullivan
DADorothy Atkinson
Dorothy Atkinson
DCS Carol Shaw
DHDylan Hughes
Dylan Hughes
Henry Betts-Taylor
RIRalph Ineson
Ralph Ineson
Chief Constable Ziegler

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Ludwig — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Ludwig?

Ludwig is streaming on Britbox, BritBox and The Roku Channel in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Ludwig on Netflix?

No, Ludwig is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Britbox and BritBox.

Is Ludwig on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Ludwig isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Britbox and BritBox instead.

Where can I watch Ludwig for free?

Ludwig is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel in United States.

How many seasons does Ludwig have?

Ludwig has 2 seasons so far. Season 2 is currently airing.

When is the next episode of Ludwig?

The next episode of Ludwig — "Episode 4" (Season 2, Episode 4) — airs on Thursday, September 10, 2026.

Are all episodes of Ludwig out yet?

Not yet — Season 2 of Ludwig is still airing. The next episode (E4) releases on Thursday, September 10, 2026.

Are all episodes of Series 2 of Ludwig out yet?

Not yet — 3 of 6 episodes of Series 2 have been released so far. New episodes air weekly; episode 4 arrives Thursday, September 10, 2026, and the season finale is set for Thursday, September 24, 2026. If you're waiting to binge, the full season won't be complete until then.

Is there a Season 3 of Ludwig?

A Season 3 of Ludwig hasn't been officially confirmed yet.