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Ludwig

Series Overview

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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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

Returning SeriesIn ProductionScripted
Original Network
BBC One
Episodes & Seasons

2 Seasons • 12 Episodes

Air Date Window

2024 – Present

Premiered: Wed, Sep 25, 2024

Created By
Mark Brotherhood

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Season 2, Episode 6: “Episode 6”

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?

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Ludwig | Trailer - BBCOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2024-09-13

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Mark Brotherhood

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-14

TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)TV-14

Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ludwig.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ludwig

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What is Ludwig about?

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.

How many seasons does Ludwig have?

Ludwig comprises 2 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Ludwig?

Key cast members in Ludwig include David Mitchell, Anna Maxwell Martin, Dipo Ola, Ben Ashenden, Rumi Sutton.

Who created or directed Ludwig?

Ludwig was developed and directed by Mark Brotherhood.