Although not the most brilliant mystery series, Ludwig features the incomparable David Mitchell as the sleuth. As one might expect, Mitchell's character, a puzzle setter masquerading as his detective twin brother to uncover the reasons for his disappearance, is rather hilarious and very Mark-like. Indeed, fans of Peep Show will appreciate some of Mitchell's characters lines, such as his critique of metaphors or the quirky awkwardness of his relationship with his brother's wife or others. Our biggest issue with this otherwise entertaining murder mystery show (with one overarching mystery that will continue in the next series) is that most of the detectives at the Cambridge police department seem rather useless. It will be interesting to see how the show develops in its next season and if the other members of the police department who work with Mitchell will become more compelling characters. Perhaps Robert Webb and other alumni of Peep Show can guest star as murder suspects in the subsequent season's cases.
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