John “Ludwig” Taylor (David Mitchell) doesn’t like people all that much. A recluse, he prefers to stay inside and indulge in his primary passion — making puzzles. But when his twin detective brother, James, disappears, he’s forced to impersonate him to find out what happened. To make matters more stressful, he has to use his skills as a puzzlemaker to solve crimes in his brother’s absence.
Ludwig uses its far-fetched premise to create a hugely entertaining mystery show that’s also a fish-out-of-water comedy. With the aid of his brother’s wife, Lucy (Anna Maxwell Martin), Ludwig has to be as charming and outgoing as his brother is while solving crimes. He’s not usually successful, which results in awkward scenarios that are pure comedy gold.
If you miss Monk and want a murder mystery series that isn’t all that serious, check out Ludwig. It’s one of the best-reviewed shows of 2025 and has already been renewed for a second season.
