Not just another detective show, Ludwig delivers murder, confusion and comedy at every turn. Here's how to watch Ludwig online, on TV and from anywhere in the world. Actors Anna Maxwell Martin and David Mitchell and the Ludwig signature that John uses as his nom-de-plume. Ludwig is a British detective dramedy television series starring David Mitchell and Anna Maxwell Martin. It premiered on BBC One on 25 September 2024. While seeking to unravel the mystery of his twin brother's disappearance, reclusive puzzle-designer John 'Ludwig' Taylor takes on his twin brother James's identity as DCI on Cambridge's major crimes squad. John ‘Ludwig’ Taylor, a talented puzzle setter, finds his life turned upside down when his identical twin brother, DCI James Taylor, mysteriously disappears. With no leads and mounting concerns, John is forced to take the drastic step of assuming his brother's identity. John ‘Ludwig’ Taylor, a talented puzzle setter, finds his life turned upside down when his identical twin brother, DCI James Taylor, mysteriously disappears. With no leads and mounting concerns, John is forced to take the drastic step of assuming his brother's identity. David Mitchell's newest series, Ludwig, a comic police procedural where he plays a set of identical twins — one of whom disappeared and the other trying to pass as their sibling to find out what happened — has found a release date. John ‘Ludwig’ Taylor, a talented puzzle setter, finds his life turned upside down when his identical twin brother, DCI James Taylor, mysteriously disappears. With no leads and mounting concerns, John is forced to take the drastic step of assuming his brother's identity. John “Ludwig” Taylor, a brilliant but reclusive puzzle setter, has his quiet life shattered when his identical twin brother, DCI James Taylor, vanishes without a trace. With no answers and growing fear, John reluctantly takes on his brother’s identity to uncover the truth. Find out how and where to watch Ludwig online on Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ today – including 4K and free options. Ludwig is currently available to stream via subscription, rental, or purchase on BritBox, Britbox Apple TV Channel, BritBox Amazon Channel in the US.