Fans said they ‘can’t wait’ after the BBC shared first look images from Ludwig series two
Ludwig fans were excited as the BBC released a first glimpse of its forthcoming series.
The detective comedy, fronted by David Mitchell and Anna Maxwell Martin, proved a resounding success when it debuted in 2024, with audiences hailing it as “perfect” and calling it “the best show on TV”. The show is due to return for a second series this year, with reports suggesting a third run may already be in the works, reports the Mirror.
Posting images from the new episodes on Instagram, the broadcaster teased: “Ready for Ludwig Series 2? Here’s your first look at David Mitchell, Anna Maxwell Martin and the crew. Mark Bonnar and Sian Clifford are among the new faces joining the cast for the second series, coming to #iPlayer.”
In the opening series, Mitchell portrayed reclusive puzzle creator John Taylor, who assumes the identity of his twin brother James – a accomplished detective chief inspector in Cambridge – following James’s sudden disappearance. John infiltrates the police station to investigate his brother’s whereabouts, only to find himself entangled in a succession of other cases.
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According to an official synopsis, the second series follows John in his new role as Crime Scene Consultant, collaborating with DCI Russell Carter (Dipo Ola) on “impossible” crimes for the Cambridge Police Authority.
With James still unaccounted for, John – now an official member of staff – is prohibited from using police resources to search for his brother or uncover the nature of his investigations.
“Of course, John won’t stop and neither will Lucy (Anna Maxwell Martin), John’s sister-in-law and wife of his missing brother James – a puzzle needs solving and a husband and father needs bringing home,” the synopsis continued. “One masquerade may have ended, but a new one has just begun.”
Fans of the programme were delighted by the announcement, with one proclaiming on Instagram: “Hells yes.”
“Amazing news,” enthused another, while a third posted: “Loved the first series. So good. Can’t wait to see what the new series will bring.”
“Fantastic show so glad it’s back,” wrote another, as one follower commented: “Dreamy teamy.”
“Someone else remarked: “Oh so so so SO good.” “Can’t wait for this,” added another fan.”
Several viewers also noted the “impressive” cast, which features new additions Mark Bonnar as newspaper editor Gareth Fisher, and Sian Clifford as local MP Joanne Kemper.
“The STAR POWER of it all,” exclaimed one, while another chimed in: “Cannot wait for this!! Great line up.”
Ludwig will air later this year on BBC iPlayer and BBC One.
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