The episode features classic Rodney humor, including a running gag where he fails to remember the name of a subordinate scientist, Graydon. Submersion | SGCommand | Fandom

In the Stargate Atlantis: Legacy novels, this specific Queen is identified as Cold Amber and revealed to be the original "Queen Death".

Teyla senses the Wraith presence immediately upon arrival. The Queen eventually takes control of Teyla's mind to use her as a puppet to facilitate her escape.