Ludwig

Beautifully written and acted series from the BBC. Especially the lead actor David Mitchell excels as the unworldly but gifted John 'Ludwig' Taylor who is a legendary but anonymous author of crossword puzzles. In his search for his missing twin brother who is a police inspector, he takes his place in the police force. It soon turns out that he can solve various murder cases with his analytical skills. I also like the British humor that is especially evident in the great discomfort and stressful situations in which the unworldly 'Ludwig' repeatedly ends up. I was lucky enough to stay in England and was able to watch all episodes on demand on BBC i-player. Oh yes, the music, full of references to that other Ludwig (by Beethoven!), is also beautifully woven through the episodes. The series also ends with a nice prelude to a possible second season!

Easy to watch, simple yet entertaining.