Damian Lewis won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his work in this episode.
This drew 1.7 million viewers, making it the most watched season finale of any first-year Showtime series. In the UK, it pulled 4.1 million viewers.
Ironically, the buckles used on the vest Brody is wearing are Marine Corps brass buckles, just like the one he's wearing on his web belt while in uniform.
The 4 buckles on the vest bomb Brody was wearing are actually U.S Marine Corps web belt brass buckles.
Was that intentional because Brody is a Marine.