In the opening credits, the image of the Red Angel has changed from the drawing created by Spock to a technical image of the space suit Saru identified the Red Angel was wearing in the previous episode.
This episode was directed by Marta Cunningham, who is the real life wife of James Frain, who plays Sarek in the show.
This episode marks the first on-screen appearance of Ethan Peck as Spock. His voice was previously heard in Brother (2019).
Ethan Peck, grandson of veteran actor Gregory Peck, steps into the role of Spock, originated by Leonard Nimoy. Nimoy and the elder Peck both appeared in Night of 100 Stars (1982).