JT
John ‘Ludwig’ Taylor
A professional puzzle setter now working openly as a civilian crime-scene consultant while continuing to search for his missing twin.
COMPLETE SEASON 2 GUIDE · EPISODE 1 OF 6
LUDWIG
Episode 1
The setup
John begins his official work as a police consultant at a theatre where Lilibeth Lowery has died in a private box. Her two daughters each insist that she committed the murder. Meanwhile, Lucy looks for a legitimate way to investigate Joanne Kemper.
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11 peopleThe only names you need
LB
Lucy Betts-Taylor
James’s wife. She investigates the conspiracy from outside the police and gains a useful new route into public records.
RC
DCI Russell Carter
The detective leading John’s new cases. His late fiancée, Mandy, was Chief Constable Ziegler’s daughter.
EC
DC Ethan Cole
A new member of the Major Investigations Team who is still adjusting to John’s methods.
CS
DC Caitlin Sullivan
A sharp new detective on Carter’s team who helps test John’s puzzle-like theories.
JK
Joanne Kemper MP
Cambridge’s local MP. She knew James, appears in the Sinclair files and is protected by powerful connections.
RZ
Chief Constable Ronan Ziegler
The head of the force and Mandy’s father. His connection to Joanne Kemper remains deeply suspicious.
GF
Gareth Fisher
Editor of the East Anglia Advertiser, who wants exclusive stories—and original Ludwig puzzles.
LL
Lilibeth Lowery
The wealthy theatre-goer found dead while sitting between her two estranged daughters.
PL
Portia Lowery
One of Lilibeth’s daughters. She claims responsibility and says she acted to protect her sister.
PL
Patricia Lowery
Lilibeth’s other daughter, who also confesses and offers a different account of the killing.
WHILE WATCHING
Recap as you go
Three clear stops for the weekly case and the mystery around James. Open only the last scene you have reached.
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AFTER WATCHING
Key story points
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Content note: Murder, violence, bereavement, coercive behaviour, family distress and mild strong language.