D.W. Griffith starts the episode by referencing the HBO show Game of Thrones (2011). Finn Jones, who makes his first appearance in the Luke Cage series as Danny Rand/Iron Fist, also had a large role in Game of Thrones.
"The Main Ingredient" is a song from the album 'The Main Ingredient' of the hip-pop duo Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth.
Antonique Smith (Detective Nandi Tyler) portrayed Faith Evans in the movie Notorious (2009). The musical guest of this episode is Faith Evans.
Danny Rand, the main character of Iron Fist (2017), stars. Danny says that Jessica, the main character of Jessica Jones (2015), has Luke's back, and Luke and Danny discuss several events from The Defenders (2017).
Danny Rand's hoodie says "Sweet X-MAS" on the back. "Sweet Christmas" is a catch phrase of Luke Cage.