The web series was inspired by films such as Falling Down (1993), Dog Day Afternoon (1975), Training Day (2001), the Die Hard film series and Heat (1995). Other David Ayer, Antoine Fuqua, Michael Mann, Sidney Lumet, James Ellroy and action/cop-themed productions such as Speed, Dark Blue (2002), Street Kings, Collateral, Sabotage, L.A. Confidential, Serpico, 16 Blocks, S.W.A.T., The Equalizer, Brooklyn's Finest, Triple 9, The Departed, John Wick, The Negotiator, 48 Hrs., Lethal Weapon and The Expendables.