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The Worst Episodes of Ludwig

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John Taylor lives in quiet solitude, designing puzzles for a living, under the nom-de-plume of 'Ludwig'. When his identical twin, James, disappears off the face of the earth, John takes over his brother's identity in

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Ludwig Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

    When a sushi bar turns into a crime scene, an unlikely witness helps John in both of his investigations. Russell takes matters into his own hands.

    Director:Stella Corradi
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Ludwig Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.5/10(16 votes)

    #2 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Puzzle setter John ‘Ludwig’ Taylor’s life is upended when his identical twin, DCI James Taylor, disappears. John reluctantly assumes his identity in order to track him down.

    Director:Robert McKillop
    Writer:Mark Brotherhood

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  3. Ludwig Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.6/10(16 votes)

    #3 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    On a mission to crack the code in his twin’s notebook, John returns to the police station. A frustrated Lucy takes matters into her own hands and plays detective herself.

    Director:Robert McKillop
    Writer:Mark Brotherhood

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  4. Ludwig Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.6/10(11 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    A body falls from the fourth storey of a construction site. Was it just a terrible accident, or a perfectly executed murder? When things don’t add up, John questions his abilities.

    Director:Jill Robertson
    Writer:Mark Brotherhood

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  5. Ludwig Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.7/10(13 votes)

    #5 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    A new case takes Ludwig on a walking tour of Cambridge, where he’s faced with an impossible question. Meanwhile, Lucy goes undercover and makes a grim discovery of her own.

    Director:Robert McKillop
    Writer:Mark Brotherhood

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  6. Ludwig Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.9/10(11 votes)

    #6 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    John and the gang go back to school to investigate the suspicious death of a headmaster. Lucy sneaks off on a covert mission, and a shocking revelation leaves John reeling.

    Director:Jill Robertson
    Writer:Mark Brotherhood

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  7. Ludwig Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Episode 6

    S2:E6

    With a death that strikes close to home, all avenues point to one suspect. Has Kemper made a wrong move, and will Ludwig ensure that justice is served?

    Directors:Stella Corradi, Chris Foggin
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Ludwig Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #8 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

    An unusual double confession at the theatre sees John take centre stage, where he must prove who didn’t commit the crime.

    Director:George Kane
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Ludwig Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.3/10(4 votes)

    #9 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

    When a ceilidh is cut short by an unwelcome guest, John is left in a spin. Ironically, a murder witnessed by an entire wedding party proves to be quite the puzzle.

    Director:George Kane
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Ludwig Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    Trying to gather intel for Lucy’s interview, John gets sidetracked by the murder of an influencer in the heart of Cambridge. The Taylors soon spot a sinister pattern in their theory.

    Director:George Kane
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Ludwig Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Episode 4

    S2:E4

    John is snookered by Cambridge’s latest murder, and an unexpected phone call tests his patience even further. A daunting afternoon awaits Lucy. Will she crumble under pressure?

    Director:Stella Corradi
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Ludwig Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.7/10(12 votes)

    #12 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    A cryptic late night call from Holly sees Lucy lured into danger. Back at the station, all eyes are on John as the pressure ramps up. Will his cover finally be blown?

    Director:Jill Robertson
    Writer:Mark Brotherhood

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 5" is the worst rated episode of "Ludwig". It scored 7/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Stella Corradi and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/10/2026. This episode scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 1".