JT
John ‘Ludwig’ Taylor
A reclusive professional puzzle setter who is impersonating his missing identical twin, DCI James Taylor.
COMPLETE SEASON 1 GUIDE · EPISODE 2 OF 6
LUDWIG
Episode 2
The setup
John returns to the station intending to concentrate on James, but a strange phone call draws him into the disappearance of businessman Peter Williams during a conference at Bryce Manor. Lucy separately searches for James’s former partner, DI Matt Neville.
OPTIONAL REFERENCECharacters, places and useful termsContains story details. Open after watching.
QUICK REMINDER
8 peopleThe only names you need
LB
Lucy Betts-Taylor
James’s wife. She persuades John to enter the police station and investigates James’s disappearance from home.
RC
DI Russell Carter
James’s new police partner. He admires John’s results but has a private connection to Chief Constable Ziegler.
CS
DCS Carol Shaw
James’s formidable boss and the senior officer supervising the team.
HP
Holly Pinder
The police IT consultant, whose access to private systems makes her both useful and difficult to read.
HB
Henry Betts-Taylor
Lucy and James’s teenage son, who helps examine digital clues and knows John is impersonating his father.
LB
Lady Bryce
The owner of Bryce Manor, who invested heavily in Peter’s proposed luxury retreat.
PW
Peter Williams
A businessman whose failed ventures left several conference guests out of pocket.
WHILE WATCHING
Recap as you go
Three clear stops for the murder puzzle and the mystery of James. Open only the last scene you have reached.
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AFTER WATCHING
Key story points
Hidden until you finish the episode.
Content note: Murder, violence, bereavement, family distress and mild strong language.