Ludwig vs The Mentalist
The Mentalist has the higher audience score (8.4/10 against 7.8/10 for Ludwig). The Mentalist is the older of the two (2008 against 2024). Both are crime, drama, mystery shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Ludwig
The Mentalist| Ludwig | The Mentalist | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 8.4/10 |
| Year | 2024 | 2008 |
| Seasons | 2 | 7 |
| Genres | Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mystery | Crime, Drama, Mystery |
| Country | GB | – |
| Creator / director | – | Bruno Heller |
| Main cast | Dorothy Atkinson, Ralph Ineson, Izuka Hoyle, Anna Maxwell Martin, Dylan Hughes | Rockmond Dunbar, Tim Kang, Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Joe Adler |
Synopsis
Ludwig
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.
The Mentalist
Patrick Jane, a former celebrity psychic medium, uses his razor sharp skills of observation and expertise at "reading" people to solve serious crimes with the California Bureau of Investigation.
Where to watch
Where to watch LudwigWhere to watch The Mentalist
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