Episode 1: The Cyclone-Joker's Wild part 1
- Power Rangers Elemental Blade - the Cranes coming from the city of San Fortuna is a reference to the
fanfic
- Cast a Deadly Spell - René office sharing land with a dance studio is a reference to the movie Cast a Deadly
Spell, which starred Fred Ward, David Warner, Julianne Moore, and Clancy Brown
Episode 2: The Cyclone-Joker's Wild part 1
- Sam Spade - Spade Street is a reference to the fictional detective, who was famously played by Humphrey
Bogart in The Maltese Falcon
Episode 3: A Fool and His Money part 1
- Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) - the location of the café where Grace worked (the corner of Randall and
Hopkirk) is a reference to the British private detective TV series
- Dangerous Lady - the book Diahnne is reading is the first novel by crime writer Martina Cole
Episode 4: A Fool and His Money part 2
- The BFG - the name of Bernard's sword is also the name of one of the evil giants from the Roald Dahl novel
The BFG
Episode 5: Beneath the Surface part 1
- Jules Maigret - Place d'Maigret was named after the fictional detective
- The Princess and the Frog - "transmogrification central" is a reference to the song "Friends on the Other
Side" from the Disney movie, also Anika Torrance was named after Anika Noni Rose who voiced the titular
princess
Episode 6: Beneath the Surface part 2
- Hair - the line René speaks to Kramer when he wakes up in hospital is a reference to the song, "Good
Morning Starshine," written by James Rado & Gerome Ragni and featured in this 1967 musical.
Episode 7: Operation: EXTERMINATION part 1
- Ultimate Marvel - the style of the comic book pre-titles sequence is fashioned after the Marvel Comics
imprint started in 2000.
- Luigi Rodolfo Boccherini - the tone of Serafine's doorbell is one of the better known pieces by this classical
era Italian composer and cellist.
- The Tick - the super-hero styled after the Cockroach Trojanite by the artist is a reference to the
underground comic series by Ben Edlund.
- Darkwing Duck - the artist's use of the phrase, "terror in the night," is a reference to Disney's very own
caped avenger.
- The Shadow - a reference to the 1930s pulp hero.
- The Green Hornet - a reference to the 1930s radio hero.
- Batman - a reference to the famous D.C. hero who made his debut in 1940.
- Robin - the description of Philip's fantasized sidekick costume is a reference to the classic design of the Boy
Wonder.
Episode 8: Operation: EXTERMINATION
- Kamen Rider Double - the song Danny is listening to in the hospital waiting room is, "Finger on the Trigger,"
which is the theme for Luna-Trigger in the Japanese series.
- Franz Kafka - the real identity of the Cockroach Trojanite is an homage to the influential early 20th century
German-language writer. Similarly, the character's address is 15C Samsa Heights, named for the protagonist of
Kafka's most popular novella, "The Metamorphosis."
- Jack Kirby - a reference to the legendary comic book writer, artist and editor best known for co-creating
Marvel's, "The Fantastic Four," "The Incredible Hulk," and, "X-Men."
- Donga - during their argument at the office, Danny compares Lottie's dancing to the Indian Michael Jackson,
alluding to this Telegu film from 1985, which saw a resurgence in 2008 as a viral video for a dance number
featuring elements culled from the popular, "Thriller dance."
- Twisted Nerve - René whistles this distinctive tune while chasing Kafka through his flat. It was first made
popular in the 1968 British film of the same name directed by Roy Boulting, and again in 2004 by Quentin
Tarantino's, "Kill Bill."
- Bob Budiansky - a reference to the comic book writer, penciller and editor best known for his contributions
to Marvel's, "The Transformers."
- Raid - Belinda uses this popular brand of insecticide to attack the Cockroach Trojanite.
- Power Rangers Elemental Blade - the Cranes coming from the city of San Fortuna is a reference to the
fanfic
- Cast a Deadly Spell - René office sharing land with a dance studio is a reference to the movie Cast a Deadly
Spell, which starred Fred Ward, David Warner, Julianne Moore, and Clancy Brown
Episode 2: The Cyclone-Joker's Wild part 1
- Sam Spade - Spade Street is a reference to the fictional detective, who was famously played by Humphrey
Bogart in The Maltese Falcon
Episode 3: A Fool and His Money part 1
- Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) - the location of the café where Grace worked (the corner of Randall and
Hopkirk) is a reference to the British private detective TV series
- Dangerous Lady - the book Diahnne is reading is the first novel by crime writer Martina Cole
Episode 4: A Fool and His Money part 2
- The BFG - the name of Bernard's sword is also the name of one of the evil giants from the Roald Dahl novel
The BFG
Episode 5: Beneath the Surface part 1
- Jules Maigret - Place d'Maigret was named after the fictional detective
- The Princess and the Frog - "transmogrification central" is a reference to the song "Friends on the Other
Side" from the Disney movie, also Anika Torrance was named after Anika Noni Rose who voiced the titular
princess
Episode 6: Beneath the Surface part 2
- Hair - the line René speaks to Kramer when he wakes up in hospital is a reference to the song, "Good
Morning Starshine," written by James Rado & Gerome Ragni and featured in this 1967 musical.
Episode 7: Operation: EXTERMINATION part 1
- Ultimate Marvel - the style of the comic book pre-titles sequence is fashioned after the Marvel Comics
imprint started in 2000.
- Luigi Rodolfo Boccherini - the tone of Serafine's doorbell is one of the better known pieces by this classical
era Italian composer and cellist.
- The Tick - the super-hero styled after the Cockroach Trojanite by the artist is a reference to the
underground comic series by Ben Edlund.
- Darkwing Duck - the artist's use of the phrase, "terror in the night," is a reference to Disney's very own
caped avenger.
- The Shadow - a reference to the 1930s pulp hero.
- The Green Hornet - a reference to the 1930s radio hero.
- Batman - a reference to the famous D.C. hero who made his debut in 1940.
- Robin - the description of Philip's fantasized sidekick costume is a reference to the classic design of the Boy
Wonder.
Episode 8: Operation: EXTERMINATION
- Kamen Rider Double - the song Danny is listening to in the hospital waiting room is, "Finger on the Trigger,"
which is the theme for Luna-Trigger in the Japanese series.
- Franz Kafka - the real identity of the Cockroach Trojanite is an homage to the influential early 20th century
German-language writer. Similarly, the character's address is 15C Samsa Heights, named for the protagonist of
Kafka's most popular novella, "The Metamorphosis."
- Jack Kirby - a reference to the legendary comic book writer, artist and editor best known for co-creating
Marvel's, "The Fantastic Four," "The Incredible Hulk," and, "X-Men."
- Donga - during their argument at the office, Danny compares Lottie's dancing to the Indian Michael Jackson,
alluding to this Telegu film from 1985, which saw a resurgence in 2008 as a viral video for a dance number
featuring elements culled from the popular, "Thriller dance."
- Twisted Nerve - René whistles this distinctive tune while chasing Kafka through his flat. It was first made
popular in the 1968 British film of the same name directed by Roy Boulting, and again in 2004 by Quentin
Tarantino's, "Kill Bill."
- Bob Budiansky - a reference to the comic book writer, penciller and editor best known for his contributions
to Marvel's, "The Transformers."
- Raid - Belinda uses this popular brand of insecticide to attack the Cockroach Trojanite.