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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.

Where to watch

BBC iPlayerBBC iPlayer
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

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 10, 2026
E6
Episode 6
Sep 10, 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
MBMark Bonnar
Mark Bonnar
Gerran Howell
SCSian Clifford
Sian Clifford
Joanne Kemper MP

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Ludwig — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Ludwig?

Ludwig is streaming on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Ludwig on Netflix?

No, Ludwig is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on BBC iPlayer.

Is Ludwig on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Ludwig isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on BBC iPlayer instead.

Where can I watch Ludwig for free?

Ludwig is available to stream free (with ads) on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom.

How many seasons does Ludwig have?

Ludwig has 2 seasons so far.

Are all episodes of Ludwig out yet?

The 2 released seasons of Ludwig are complete, but the show is still in production — a new season is expected.

Is there a Season 3 of Ludwig?

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