LUDWIG // BBC1
When John 'Ludwig' Taylor's identical twin, DCI James Taylor, disappears off the face of the earth, John takes over his brother's identity in a quest to discover his whereabouts. John has never married; never had a family and never really ventured further than his own front door. Without a computer, mobile phone or even a television, he lives in quiet solitude, designing puzzles for a living, under the nom-de-plume of 'Ludwig'.
This genre bending detective series follows full-time luddite, John 'Ludwig' Taylor, as he assumes the identity of his missing twin brother in a bid to track him down and bring him home. However, filling the shoes of your identical twin is one thing - when your twin also happens to be a successful DCI leading Cambridge's busy inner-city major crimes team the stakes are much higher. John may be a master of all things cryptic, but can he crack the biggest puzzle of his life?
The production design has been highlighted for its role in immersing viewers into the show's dual-world narrative—a meticulous yet cosy domestic space contrasted with the sharp, functional aesthetics of police stations. This balance underscores the dichotomy between the protagonist’s private and professional masquerades.
The [styling] contributes to the show's charm by complementing its whimsical tone with a mix of sleek modernity and nostalgic touches, reflecting the cerebral and somewhat anachronistic nature of its lead character, John Taylor, played by David Mitchell (Independent)