The BBC has confirmed the return of Ludwig, the detective series starring David Mitchell, and fans are delighted. Some fans think the series is better than Midsomer Murders.
Series 2 of Ludwig Announced
The BBC has revealed an exciting update on a detective series that fans have branded "better than Death in Paradise and Vera." Series 2 of Ludwig is set to make its return later this year.
The BBC confirmed the comeback of the show, widely hailed 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.
Fan Reactions
Crime drama enthusiasts were delighted by the announcement and flocked to social media to express their excitement, 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 enthused, "Woot! If I could quit my job today and become a puzzle consultant, I absolutely would." Since the first series launched, viewers have been vocal online, with many drawing comparisons to other detective dramas. Some have declared it superior to the likes of Vera, Midsomer Murders, and Death in Paradise.
On Reddit, one fan 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."
Comparisons to Other Shows
On a separate Reddit thread, one enthusiastic viewer drew comparisons between the show and 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 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 remarked, "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 contributed, "I think it is actually better than Death in Paradise." Yet another viewer ventured, "Similar to Vera?" to which a fellow viewer responded, "Better!"
Series one of Ludwig is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
