When the series was created, the character of Robert Goren was modeled after Sherlock Holmes and, to a degree, Alexandra Eames was modeled after Dr. John Watson. The character of Nicole Wallace--a serial killer who is the only criminal to ever be able to match Goren's intelligence--becomes his archenemy. Nicole was modeled after Professor James Moriarty, Sherlock Holmes' nemesis and the only criminal Holmes encountered that matched his intelligence. Nicole was also partly modeled after Irene Adler, who was a minor criminal and the only woman that ever held Holmes' interest romantically. Similarly, a grudging respect--as well as some sexual tension--seems to exist between Goren and Nicole.
In the interrogation room, a dialogue occurs in which "Elizabeth Hitchens" remarks of Nicole Wallace's being "carried away by dingoes," adding "It happens a lot in Australia." Hitchens is referencing the following: in 1982, Lindy and Michael Chamberlain went on trial for the death of their daughter Azaria Chamberlain, whom they asserted was taken by a dingo.
Goren's birthday is 20 August 1961.
The lyrics to Sanders' "rap record" are shown on-screen for a brief moment:
The revolution will not be televised So be advised The solution will be finalized
Uncle Jam wants you Through and through Out with the old in with the new
Get rid of illusions White man's intrusions Devil's confusions
Flipping pancakes for preschoolers Ain't no way to live 'Thangs got to give
No more delusions Faulty conclusions Bring down the institutions
Can't hold out for the dream Stop the desecration Without hesitation
What Matters Most Not Status That Matters
Choke the Joker Throw off the Yoke Don't be the joke
Chorus:
Massa will go the way of the Dutchman's mercenary Who gave his name to the plantation Don't give in to his temptation
The revolution will not be televised So be advised The solution will be finalized
Uncle Jam wants you Through and through Out with the old in with the new
Get rid of illusions White man's intrusions Devil's confusions
Flipping pancakes for preschoolers Ain't no way to live 'Thangs got to give
No more delusions Faulty conclusions Bring down the institutions
Can't hold out for the dream Stop the desecration Without hesitation
What Matters Most Not Status That Matters
Choke the Joker Throw off the Yoke Don't be the joke
Chorus:
Massa will go the way of the Dutchman's mercenary Who gave his name to the plantation Don't give in to his temptation