BBC One's detective drama Ludwig is coming to an end after its second series, which has run for six episodes. The show, starring David Mitchell and Anna Maxwell Martin, launched in August and has proved popular with audiences.
Series finale details
Filmed on location in Cambridge, the series follows Mitchell's character, master puzzle-setter John 'Ludwig' Taylor, and his sister-in-law Lucy, played by Maxwell Martin. The British mystery drama has been described as the "ultimate comfort food" in a crime format.
The final sixth episode of series two will broadcast on BBC One at 9pm on Thursday, 24 September. The synopsis for the finale reads: "A shocking death that strikes close to home leaves John shaken when all avenues point to Joanne Kemper. The clock is ticking, but the Taylors are no closer to understanding how it all fits together."
It continues: "With everything laid out on the table, John and Lucy must place their trust in those around them as the investigation comes to a head. Has Kemper finally made a wrong move? Will Ludwig ensure that justice is served before another life is lost?"
What replaces Ludwig
Series two picked up where the first left off, with Ludwig working as a Crime Scene Consultant, teaming up with DCI Russell Carter (Dipo Ola) on "impossible" crimes for the Cambridge Police Authority. Stephen Merchant has a guest role in the upcoming season.
BBC bosses have confirmed what will replace Ludwig on the schedules. The BBC said: "The Celebrity Traitors series two begins on Thursday 1 October 2026 with an extra-long opening episode at 8pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The series airs two nights a week on Thursday and Friday evenings at 8pm."
The multi-award-winning series features a stellar line-up this time round, including singer James Blunt, actor Bella Ramsey, comedian Joe Lycett, presenter Maya Jama, and Welsh actor Michael Sheen.
Explaining his decision to take part, Joe Lycett said: "Because – I'm going to say it - it's the best show on TV. The first series was just such phenomenally good television, and I didn't think that it could be bettered, and then the celeb series came along. The last episode was beautiful."
Ludwig will air on BBC One at 9pm on Thursday, September 24.
