
American remake of Ludwig is called Rabbit
Going to pilot so we'll hear casting soon. https://deadline.com/2026/10/ludwig-remake-rabbit-pilot-abc-1237150189/

Going to pilot so we'll hear casting soon. https://deadline.com/2026/10/ludwig-remake-rabbit-pilot-abc-1237150189/
Maybe this recurring conversation topic can be discussed here, rather than original posts every few days?
I think we've probably exhausted all angles but new posters keep arriving, so have at it.
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Here is the official episode description.
A shocking death that strikes close to home leaves John shaken when all avenues point to Joanne Kemper. The clock is ticking, but the Taylors are no closer to understanding how it all fits together. With everything laid out on the table, John and Lucy must place their trust in those around them as the investigation comes to a head. Has Kemper finally made a wrong move? Will Ludwig ensure that justice is served before another life is lost?
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Reeling from their recent discovery, John and Lucy struggle to see how this new piece of information fits into what they already know. When a sushi bar turns into a crime scene, an unlikely witness helps John in both of his investigations.
Desperate for answers to questions of his own, Russell takes matters into his own hands. But when a cryptic thumb drive is left behind by the witness and decoded by John, Russell is crushed by what he learns. Are some truths better left hidden?
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It’s Lucy’s big day, and tensions are high. Ever resourceful, Lucy undergoes some last-minute undercover work to prepare for what’s to come. She needs her brother-in-law’s support, but John finds himself snookered by the latest murder. For once, a crime scene is the last place John wants to be. As the case twists from a whodunit to a howdunit, and an unexpected phone call sends shock waves, John grows increasingly frustrated at how everyone seems to be playing games.
Meanwhile, Lucy and Henry attempt to connect the dots in their investigation and reach a breakthrough revelation on their prime suspect. But as the pieces fall into place, they can’t help but wonder whether their opponent is already one step ahead of them.
Two years ago, I started this Subreddit to celebrate and share my excitement for Ludwig.
Next week, my own original murder mystery will be broadcast on BBC Radio 4. It's a murder mystery created especially for murder mystery lovers like us. I think John Taylor would love it, especially because there's a genuine puzzle at the heart of it all.
It's called Done to Death and it airs on Tuesday 8 September at 2.15pm.
Here's a link to the BBC website where there is lots more information. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m003172l
I hope you can listen in and have a good time. Listen closely! The clues are all there...
Episode 4
John is snookered by Cambridge’s latest murder, and an unexpected phone call tests his patience even further. A daunting afternoon awaits Lucy. Will she crumble under pressure?
It’s Lucy’s big day, and tensions are high. Ever resourceful, Lucy undergoes some last-minute undercover work to prepare for what’s to come. She needs her brother-in-law’s support, but John finds himself snookered by the latest murder. For once, a crime scene is the last place John wants to be. As the case twists from a whodunit to a howdunit, and an unexpected phone call sends shockwaves, John grows increasingly frustrated at how everyone seems to be playing games.
Episode 5
When a sushi bar turns into a crime scene, an unlikely witness helps John in both of his investigations. Russell takes matters into his own hands.
Reeling from their recent discovery, John and Lucy struggle to see how this new piece of information fits into what they already know. When a sushi bar turns into a crime scene, an unlikely witness helps John in both of his investigations. Desperate for answers to questions of his own, Russell takes matters into his own hands. But when a cryptic thumb drive is left behind by the witness and decoded by John, Russell is crushed by what he learns. Are some truths better left hidden?
Episode 6
With a death that strikes close to home, all avenues point to one suspect. Has Kemper made a wrong move, and will Ludwig ensure that justice is served?
A shocking death that strikes close to home leaves John shaken when all avenues point to Joanne Kemper. The clock is ticking, but the Taylors are no closer to understanding how it all fits together. With everything laid out on the table, John and Lucy must place their trust in those around them as the investigation comes to a head. Has Kemper finally made a wrong move? Will Ludwig ensure that justice is served before another life is lost?
Three script drafts turned in earlier in the month, production getting underway.
This will likely appeal to lots of Ludwig fans.
A fantastic cast, slight artistic license in respect of Sayers' styling aside. The Detection Club is coming next year (BBC and Britbox, depending on where you live) with GK Chesterton, Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers solving murders.
The first look: https://www.instagram.com/p/DcbVxR8Mqcu/
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Here is the official episode description.
Disobeying station rules, John pops into the Cambridge Police Authority, hoping to find intel for Lucy’s upcoming assignment. But keeping a low profile proves difficult for our puzzle genius when he finds himself unable to resist consulting on the murder of an influencer. Navigating his way through Cambridge’s labyrinth, Ludwig must map out how the killer was able to dodge being seen on camera in an area saturated with CCTV.
Meanwhile, Lucy and Henry attempt to connect the dots in their investigation and reach a breakthrough revelation on their prime suspect. But as the pieces fall into place, they can’t help but wonder whether their opponent is already one step ahead of them.
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When a ceilidh is cut short by an unwelcome guest, John is left in a spin. Ironically, a murder witnessed by an entire wedding party proves to be quite the puzzle. While John feels overwhelmed by the variables, the crime stirs up difficult emotions for Russell.
Chief Constable Ziegler’s abrupt holiday leave arouses suspicion from the Taylors. Now with too many strange pieces on their board, nothing seems like a coincidence. In a bid to get answers from the prime suspect embedded in their investigation, Lucy goes on a stakeout.
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No longer having to impersonate his twin brother and following his successful closure rate for the major investigation team, puzzle setter John ‘Ludwig’ Taylor returns under his new job title of crime scene consultant.
After retrieving the files from storage, John is determined to find the incriminating information that led to Sinclair’s death and James’s disappearance.
As the Cambridge Police Authority undergoes investigation in light of the Holly Pinder scandal, an unusual double confession at the theatre sees John take centre stage, where he must prove who didn’t commit the crime. The case takes a turn when John meets a key witness who appears to recognise him - and not because he’s Ludwig. Is there more to this witness than meets the eye?
I think TV Zone have a great record in not making stuff up for clicks. They say "Whilst there has been no official confirmation, listings seen by TV Zone suggest a 'Christmas Special' was filmed alongside its second series earlier this year. The BBC declined to comment when approached by TV Zone."
Series two - John wouldn't say season, would he? - starts next week, on Thursday 20 August.
Stephen Merchant will appear in series 2, episode 4 as Danny Sloane, a 'cocky snooker player' and something of a sparring partner for Ludwig.
Escherian chess boards or crossword grids, or not quite either, and Lucy alongside John with her camera about her neck - is she going to find a Watsonian niche complete with photography in this run? I will not be surprised.
The white knight in the background is the only piece to have been felled - let's read too much into that, shall we? For fun.
Season 2, episode 1
No longer having to impersonate his twin brother and following his successful closure rate for the major investigation team, puzzle setter John ‘Ludwig’ Taylor returns under his new job title of crime scene consultant.
After retrieving the files from storage, John is determined to find the incriminating information that led to Sinclair’s death and James’s disappearance.
As the Cambridge Police Authority undergoes investigation in light of the Holly Pinder scandal, an unusual double confession at the theatre sees John take centre stage, where he must prove who didn’t commit the crime. The case takes a turn when John meets a key witness who appears to recognise him – and not because he’s Ludwig. Is there more to this witness than meets the eye?
Season 2, episode 2
When a ceilidh is cut short by an unwelcome guest, John is left in a spin. Ironically, a murder witnessed by an entire wedding party proves to be quite the puzzle. While John feels overwhelmed by the variables, the crime stirs up difficult emotions for Russell.
Chief Constable Ziegler’s abrupt holiday leave arouses suspicion from the Taylors. Now with too many strange pieces on their board, nothing seems like a coincidence. In a bid to get answers from the prime suspect embedded in their investigation, Lucy goes on a stakeout.
Season 2, episode 3
Disobeying station rules, John pops into the Cambridge Police Authority, hoping to find intel for Lucy’s upcoming assignment. But keeping a low profile proves difficult for our puzzle genius when he finds himself unable to resist consulting on the murder of an influencer. Navigating his way through Cambridge’s labyrinth, Ludwig must map out how the killer was able to dodge being seen on camera in an area saturated with CCTV.
Meanwhile, Lucy and Henry attempt to connect the dots in their investigation and reach a breakthrough revelation on their prime suspect. But as the pieces fall into place, they can’t help but wonder whether their opponent is already one step ahead of them.
Season 2, episode 4 to 6 - descriptions to follow!