Every once in a while you find a gem amongst the pebbles. I’ve been reading a lot about BritBox’s Ludvig. I tucked it on my To Be Watched List…Eventually. Eventually actually became Boxing Day and started before dawn. 😀
One of the unexpected plusses about the number of episodes in a British series is that you can usually binge the entire thing in one day. Ludvig is the standard 6 episodes. The beauty of this particular series is that the initial mystery is … mostly resolved. Mostly because it leaves the door open to a second series. The second season has already begun filming with release expected in 2026.
Ludvig is the pen name of puzzle creator John Taylor. John is a recluse who exists in the world to create and solve puzzles. He has a twin brother, James, who is a police inspector married to Lucy and they have a son, Henry. When James goes missing under questionable circumstances, Lucy calls John to help and things go awry from there.
Quirky (check). Interesting (check). Fish out of water (check). Well written (check). Excellent cast (check).
Series One has some interesting twists and turns and the quirks just add that special touch. Watching John learn to exist in the world, eventually evolving out of his comfort zone, is a pleasure. One might even call it indulgent…as in bring on the popcorn and curl up on sofa to watch the entire season.
I love shows like this. They engage the brain while entertaining. There is a lot to consider as the mysteries unfold.
Add Ludvig to your To Be Watched List and keep an eye out for season 2. You won’t regret it.