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Ludwig

7.720242 seasonsTV 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

Next episode
S2 E1 · Episode 1
Airs Thursday, August 20, 2026
E1
Episode 1
Aug 20, 2026
E2
Episode 2
Aug 27, 2026
E3
Episode 3
E4
Episode 4
E5
Episode 5
E6
Episode 6

Cast

David Mitchell
David Mitchell
John 'Ludwig' Taylor / James Taylor
Anna Maxwell Martin
Anna Maxwell Martin
Lucy Betts-Taylor
Dipo Ola
Dipo Ola
DI Russell Carter
Izuka Hoyle
Izuka Hoyle
DS Alice Finch
Dorothy Atkinson
Dorothy Atkinson
DCS Carol Shaw
Dylan Hughes
Dylan Hughes
Henry Betts-Taylor
Ralph Ineson
Ralph Ineson
Chief Constable Ziegler

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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 August 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. Season 2 is currently airing.

When is the next episode of Ludwig?

The next episode of Ludwig — "Episode 1" (Season 2, Episode 1) — airs on Thursday, August 20, 2026.

Are all episodes of Ludwig out yet?

Not yet — Season 2 of Ludwig is still airing. The next episode (E1) releases on Thursday, August 20, 2026.

Are all episodes of Series 2 of Ludwig out yet?

Not yet — 0 of 6 episodes of Series 2 have been released so far. New episodes air weekly; episode 1 arrives Thursday, August 20, 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.