Ludwig Season 2 Premiere Draws 9.1 Million, Tops 2026 Scripted Launches
The BBC comedy-drama's season 2 opener beat The Night Manager season 2 and Small Prophets to become the UK's biggest scripted launch of the year so far.
The premiere of Ludwig season 2 drew an audience of 9.1 million, making it the UK's most-watched launch of a scripted show so far this year, according to Deadline.
The episode finished ahead of The Night Manager season 2, which opened to 8.7 million viewers, and Small Prophets, which drew 7.6 million. The Traitors remains the year's most dominant premiere overall with 13.3 million viewers.
The Ludwig season 2 finale was watched by 1.6 million overnight viewers. Season 2 has now finished airing on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK.
Big Talk CEO Kenton Allen released a statement praising the show and the creative vision of writer Mark Brotherhood.
Renewed for season 3
Ludwig has already been renewed for a third season and a Christmas special. Season 1 was the top-rated scripted series launch of 2024 and holds a 97% Tomatometer and 87% Popcornmeter on Rotten Tomatoes; season 2 currently stands at 89% and 71% respectively.
Quick answers
How many viewers watched the Ludwig season 2 premiere?
The season 2 premiere drew 9.1 million viewers, the UK's most-watched scripted launch of 2026 so far.
Will there be a Ludwig season 3?
Yes. Ludwig has been renewed for season 3, along with a Christmas special.
Where can I watch Ludwig season 2 in the UK?
Season 2 has finished airing on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK.