At the beginning on the stern of the boat "Irene Kay", all of the actors and the stern of the boat are well-lit, as if the light were coming from behind the boat. When the boat is shown from the Coast Guard helicopter, however, it is sailing almost directly into a low angle sun, which casts the entire stern into shadow. During close-in shots on the boat during the following shots, however, the stern is once again well-lit with light coming from behind.
Character Nani Hakua (actress Lydia Lei) has overdosed on drugs; prescription pills are spilled on the table; she is passed out cold. Dano says, "She is lucky she's not dead!" But instead of calling an ambulance, McGarrett gives her coffee, slaps her around, and starts questioning her.