LUDWIG: A FUNNY BBC MYSTERY NOW ON BRITBOX
A British drama with a familiar (especially to period drama aficionados) leading lady, Ludwig is one of the underrated titles I don’t think many are talking about. As it makes its U.S. streaming debut, let’s aim to change this.
Ludwig (2025) TV Show Review
Creating puzzles and living a quiet life that doesn’t require anything beyond his work, John Taylor (David Mitchell) who writes as “Ludwig,” is about to enter society in a very unusual way. Requiring John leave the house, a task he is loath to do, is a mysterious phone call he gets from Lucy (Anna Maxwell-Martin), his sister-in-law. His brother, a DCI, suddenly disappears. Hoping to find answers and discover what has happened to him, John assumes James’ identity. As twins, taking on this role is easy, but the thing is, John has to try to become James, which is where the challenge is.
Together, the pair become an unusual duo who seek answers to questions they never expected to ask.
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Once upon a time, many months ago now, I had read about Ludwig. But since the gap between when British shows air in their country of origin and when they pop up in the States is often long, well, this means I forget about titles. This is one of those. Fortunately, it is now here. It’s a kind of lighthearted premise mystery that turns out to be just as funny and well, good as I would hope. The puzzle profession is a fun one, and the way this weaves into the story (through John) is great fun.
Originally, this one came to my attention because of Anna Maxwell-Martin, an actress whose characters I have enjoyed since seeing her in either North & South or Bleak House, both stunning (in their own unique way) period dramas. The cast is smart and talented and is, for me, mostly new talent. I do recognize Gerran Howell, who once appeared in the limited series Emerald City. The characters all of these actor’s play are also memorable (albeit the script asks us to doubt everyone, too) and I increasingly love British crime dramas, whether they are cozy or darker. This one also fits that bill.
Comprised of six episodes, this is an easy show to binge watch (though we only have two episodes right now). There is also the typical British humor plus the balance between it and the mystery is, well, chef’s kiss. The truth is, Ludwig is yet another memorable international title that I didn’t know I needed.
Stream, at publication, the first two episodes through Britbox; and watch for (presumably) weekly drops of the final four episodes.
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Content: there is a body seen with something stuck in the person’s chest and blood surrounding it.
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