Is Ludwig worth watching?
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ExcellentGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 94.
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Historical evocation of Ludwig, king of Bavaria, from his crowning in 1864 until his death in 1886, as a romantic hero. Fan of Richard Wagner, betrayed by him, in love with his cousin Elisabeth of Austria, abandoned by her, tormented by his homosexuality, he will little by little slip towards madness.
Good for
- Friends night
- Teens
- Binge-friendly
Skip it if
- You want fast pacing
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.
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- Luchino Visconti
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Facts
January 1, 1981 · January 29, 1981 · Ended
- First aired
- January 1, 1981
- Last aired
- January 29, 1981
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 1 season · 5 episodes
- Content
- Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
- Genres
- Drama
- Original language
- Italian
- Also spoken
- English
- Made in
- Germany, France, Italy
Tropes
Childhood Friend Romance, Polar Opposite Twins, Parking Problems +9
Q&A
5 questions, like "Is Ludwig worth watching?"
Questions about Ludwig
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Will I feel good after watching Ludwig?
BleakHopeful
Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for melancholy and 7 for bleakness, against 2 for hopefulness.
Is Ludwig good for date night?
Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeens
It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.
Is Ludwig in English?
ItalianEnglish
No, it was made in Italian, with some English.
What tropes does Ludwig use?
Childhood Friend RomancePolar Opposite TwinsParking ProblemsDisappeared DadForeshadowingCannot Spit It OutCrime After CrimeProtagonist TitleImmediate Self-ContradictionSide BetFailed Attempt at DramaNever Suicideand 109 more
TV Tropes lists 121 tropes for it, including Childhood Friend Romance, Polar Opposite Twins, and Parking Problems.