BBC confirms David Mitchell will return this summer with series two of Ludwig
The BBC has announced thrilling news for fans of the detective series that viewers have hailed as “better than Death in Paradise and Vera” — confirming that Series 2 of Ludwig will land later this year.
The broadcaster revealed the show’s return, widely celebrated as a “masterpiece”, in an official statement: “The UK’s most-watched new comedy title since 2018 returns for a second series on BBC iPlayer and BBC One this summer and will pick up with master puzzle-setter and Crime Scene Consultant John ‘Ludwig’ Taylor (David Mitchell) solving ‘impossible’ crimes for the Cambridge Police Authority.
“Anna Maxwell Martin returns as Lucy, John’s sister-in-law and wife of his missing brother James – another puzzle that needs solving and a husband and father that needs to be brought home.”
Crime drama devotees were thrilled by the news, taking to social media in droves to share their enthusiasm, with one Instagram user simply writing, “The best news”.
“I AM SO READY,” wrote another, while a third commented, “Oh so so so SO good,” reports the Express.
One particularly enthusiastic fan added, “Woot! If I could quit my job today and become a puzzle consultant, I absolutely would.”
Since the first series aired, viewers have been effusive in their praise online, drawing comparisons with other beloved detective programmes. Many have gone so far as to argue that it eclipses the likes of Vera, Midsomer Murders, and Death in Paradise.
One Reddit user remarked, “Hello. Just want to say I really enjoyed this TV show im a big fan of David Mitchell, although I’m not sure we’d agree politically on everything, but this show was great.
“Sure, it’s a little contrived, but it’s fun and so much better than Midsomer Murders. Loved the music too, really hope they do a second series.”
In a separate Reddit thread, one viewer drew parallels with Death in Paradise and Professor T, commenting: “The revealing of the murderer is the same as Death in Paradise and its spin-offs. I was so confused about how DCI Taylor cracked the case with its complex method. It is so intriguing with the whole puzzle-style of crime solving. The background case involving his twin brother’s disappearance is a mystery as well. The whole series is like a combination of Professor T and Numbers (US series).”
Another contributor noted: “I got the vibe that the lead detective(both twins) is similar to Professor T, Richard Poole in DIP, and DI Mackenzie Clarke in Return to Paradise(Australia Spin-off).”
A third viewer added: “I think it is actually better than Death in Paradise.”
One viewer enquired: “Similar to Vera?” to which another swiftly responded: “Better!”
Series one of Ludwig is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
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