The show was canceled after 9 episodes. The series finale was made available online, episode 10 titled "Endgame."
The show is mockingly referred to a number of times in the TV show Community including the episode "Pillow and Blankets" where actor Keith David provides voice over and is asked if he was on the show at the end. His response is "No."
According to composer Bear McCreary, the orchestra sessions for the show use over 70 players, the most ever employed for a TV show.
Marvel Comics artist John Cassaday contributed a piece of artwork shown during the opening credits.
Orwell is named after George Orwell, the author of "1984".