Ludwig (2024)
Kernel Score: 84% · 100 TMDB ratings
Genres: Mystery, Crime, Drama, Comedy
First aired: 2024-09-25
Seasons: 2 · 12 episodes
Where to watch Ludwig
- Stream: Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
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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- Unsolved Mysteries (1988) — 87%
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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
- Ralph Ineson as Chief Constable Ziegler
Ludwig FAQ
Is Ludwig good?
Ludwig has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch Ludwig?
In the US you can stream Ludwig on Britbox Apple TV channel and BritBox.
What shows are like Ludwig?
If you liked Ludwig, try Unsolved Mysteries, Riverdale, Monk and Good Boy.