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 4 OF 6
LUDWIG
Episode 4
The setup
John and Lucy have uncovered a disturbing chain of deaths linked to Kemper. Lucy’s interview is approaching as another case demands John’s attention.
OPTIONAL REFERENCECharacters, places and useful termsContains story details. Open after watching.
QUICK REMINDER
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.
HB
Henry Betts-Taylor
Lucy and James’s son, who helps John and Lucy follow the coded trail left by his father.
JK
Joanne Kemper MP
Cambridge’s local MP. She knew James, appears in the Sinclair files and is protected by powerful connections.
CR
DCC Clint Radley
A senior police officer brought in around the Holly Pinder inquiry; he also acts as Kemper’s security liaison.
DS
Danny Sloane
Oliver’s long-standing snooker rival, whose live television appearance seems to place him far from the murder.
OC
Oliver Cowie
A professional snooker player found with a knife in his back after losing to Danny.
HM
Helena Moss
A florist who knew Joanne Kemper, Ryan Oakley and Dominic Kennedy at university.
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
Hidden until you finish the episode.
Content note: Murder, violence, bereavement, coercive behaviour, family distress and mild strong language.