BBC's Ludwig fans rejoice as second series of the 'engaging' drama is confirmed

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Ludwig fans say the drama reminds them of this classic BBC show

John ‘Ludwig’ Taylor (David Mitchell) struggles with a Cambridge walking tour leaflet in Ludwig
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Ludwig has been confirmed for a second season, much to the delight of fans of the BBC drama.

Ludwig stars David Mitchell as John 'Ludwig' Taylor and Anna Maxwell Martin as his sister-in-law, who form an unlikely detective duo to discover what happened to John's twin brother.

Jon Petrie, BBC Director of Comedy Commissioning, said of the second season, 'The blend of top-tier British comic talent, a gripping mystery, and brilliantly crafted crime storylines had viewers hooked from day one.

'We had high hopes for Ludwig, and it's safe to say this comedy-detective series with a twist has become a true standout. We can't thank Mark Brotherhood, David Mitchell, Anna Maxwell Martin, and the entire cast and crew enough for creating something so special. We're eagerly awaiting series two, though it's a bit of a shame we'll have to spoil the surprises for ourselves by actually reading the scripts first!'

The BBC show has proved to be a big hit with fans, with some viewers comparing it to the classic BBC detective show Jonathan Creek.

'Have to say Ludwig on the BBC was a great watch! reminded me a little of Jonathan Creek back in the day,' wrote one fan on X (formerly Twitter).

'Just finished series 1 of #Ludwig You see, BBC - you can make great engaging, quirky, enjoyable and “message-free” drama,' wrote one on X (formerly Twitter).

While another said before the news of Ludwig season two was confirmed, 'Watched the final episode of Ludwig with my teenage kids yesterday - absolutely my favorite thing on tv this year, with great performances from David Mitchell and the rest of the cast. There better be a 2nd season in the works @BBC!'

While another commented, 'This is only november, but the best show for this 2024 is undoubtedly BBC Ludwig.'

Stay tuned for more updates on the second season of Ludwig.

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