Right now, Ludwig is on Foxtel Now and several other platforms, sitting at 8/10 on TMDB. Consistently well-regarded, and easy to understand why once you start watching. The procedural format can be hit and miss at this level of ambition, but Ludwig handles it with more confidence than most. The 115 viewer ratings on TMDB are not an accident — shows that sustain that level of engagement across their run have earned it. 2 seasons gives the story room to breathe and the characters room to develop. Get it started on Foxtel Now and see why so many viewers already have strong opinions about it.

At its heart, Ludwig is a procedural that understands what makes the genre work — character first, plot second. John Taylor lives in quiet solitude, designing puzzles for a living, under the nom-de-plume of 'Ludwig'. When his identical twin, James, disappears off the face of the earth, John takes over his brother's identity in a quest to discover his whereabouts. David Mitchell and Anna Maxwell Martin lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. The series ran for 2 seasons from 2024, building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. The consistency across the run is what elevates it — not every episode is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching. What distinguishes the best crime dramas from the rest is whether the character work can carry episodes where the mystery takes a breath — Ludwig passes that test consistently.

Perfect for viewers who think they have already seen all the great crime dramas. Ludwig is the one that tends to prove them wrong. The writing earns its twists rather than manufacturing them, and the result is a show where the resolution feels inevitable rather than arbitrary. Fans of The Bay will recognise the tonal balance between tension and character work. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. If you are going to commit to one procedural this month, make it this one.