Richard Belzer's (John Munch) first episode since Spring Awakening (2014). This appearance marks the 23rd year that Belzer portrays the character.
Richard Belzer's last appearance as John Munch.
The victim and her manager/boyfriend are clearly inspired by the murder of Playboy Playmate Dorothy Stratten by her manager/husband Paul Snider.
Griffin Dunne and Fisher Stevens both appears on the tv show Succession.