After a bit of a wait, viewers could rejoice as Ludwig finally returned to the BBC earlier this week as the highly-anticipated second season premiered on both BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Thursday (20 August).
The latest chapter of the beloved detective drama sees John Taylor (David Mitchell) in his new role as a crime consultant, though he still works with Lucy Betts-Taylor (Anna Maxwell Martin) as they seek to find James.
Written and created by Mark Brotherhood, the series introduces some new faces for its latest saga, with Mark Bonnar, Sian Clifford, Karl Pilkington, Stephen Merchant and Rose Ayling-Ellis all appearing.
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The second season premiered with a single episode on BBC One on Thursday, though eager fans and armchair detectives could get ahead of the game by streaming the first three instalments via BBC iPlayer.
Still, it is perhaps disappointing for viewers that the entire season isn’t available to stream in full yet, but we do have news on that front, as the BBC has confirmed the full release schedule for the second season.
When will Ludwig season 2 air on BBC One?
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If you’re happy to wait for each episode like the good old days, then each instalment will air on Thursdays at 9pm on BBC One. Each part drops weekly, with the season finale scheduled to air on 24 September.
When will Ludwig season 2 be released in full on BBC iPlayer?
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If you simply can’t wait that long and would rather binge the season in full, then you will have to hang on a little bit longer, as the remaining three episodes are scheduled to be released on BBC iPlayer on 10 September.
What did we say about Ludwig season 2?
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In Digital Spy’s review of the second season premiere, we praised the “gentle humour” that is imbued in the series, with Mitchell’s performance being praised for making John “endearing” rather than “irritating”.
“The Cambridge setting, where the show was filmed, also retains that slightly quaint quality that makes Ludwig stand out from other detective dramas,” we added, noting the “comfort” of the location.
Ludwig airs on BBC One and streams on BBC iPlayer.
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