 The names of some of the characters carry a tribute to the original  Danish series, _"Riget" (1994) (mini)_ (qv). Hook was in Danish  Krogshøj (krog meaning hook), Mrs Druse was originally Drusse, the  character Carrie Von Trier shares surname with author of the  original series, Lars von Trier (qv), and Ottos name in the  Danish series was Hansen where he was played by Danish actor,  Otto Brandenburg (qv).