Is Ludwig coming back?

Yes — Ludwig returns in 2026 on BBC iPlayer.

Ludwig is a drama, comedy, and crime series that first premiered on September 25, 2024. It follows the story of John 'Ludwig' Taylor, an accidental detective, as he attempts to solve the biggest puzzle of his life — finding his missing brother. The series combines elements of mystery and humor, set against a backdrop of police investigations and personal drama.

The cast includes David Mitchell as John 'Ludwig' Taylor, Anna Maxwell Martin as Lucy Betts-Taylor, Dipo Ola as DI Russell Carter, Dylan Hughes as Henry Betts-Taylor, Dorothy Atkinson as DCS Carol Shaw, Ralph Ineson as Chief Constable Ziegler, Gerran Howell as DC Simon Evans, and Izuka Hoyle as DS Alice Finch. The show has a rating of 7.7 on TVMaze and each episode runs approximately 57 minutes.