The BBC has shared an exciting update on a detective series that has been branded "better than Death in Paradise and Vera." Series 2 of Ludwig will return later this year.
The BBC confirmed the return of the series, hailed a "masterpiece," in a 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."
Fans React to Ludwig Series 2 News
Crime drama fans were thrilled by the news and took to social media to share their thoughts, with one writing on Instagram, "The best news."
"I AM SO READY," another penned while a third added, "Oh so so so SO good."
Another beamed, "Woot! If I could quit my job today and become a puzzle consultant, I absolutely would."
Comparisons to Other Detective Dramas
Since the first series dropped, fans have shared their opinions online, with many comparing it to other detective dramas. Some have said it is better than the likes of Vera, Midsomer Murders, and Death in Paradise.
On Reddit, one fan said, "Hello. Just want to say I really enjoyed this TV show. I'm 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."
On another Reddit thread, one fan compared the show to Death in Paradise and Professor T. They wrote, "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 about the disappearance of his twin brother is a mystery as well. The whole series is like a combination of Professor T and Numbers (US series)."
Another said, "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)." While a third added, "I think it is actually better than Death in Paradise."
Someone else went on, "Similar to Vera?" to which someone else replied, "Better!"
Series one of Ludwig is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
