The object called "Shiner", created and used by Penance Adair (Ann Skelly), has a strong resonance with the expression "Shiny", popularized by another Whedon show, "Firefly"
This is Joss Whedon's first television script since the pilot episode of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013).
This scored the best debut for a new series on HBO Max.
Joss Whedon's ongoing issues with allegations of misogyny, bullying and onset inappropriate behavior meant that his name was conspicuously absent from all promotional material.