Shannen Doherty also played Heather Duke in the original movie Heathers (1988).
The first teaser trailer released on YouTube received more dislikes than likes.
Paramount Network delayed the series premiere due to the school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Paramount Network later cancelled all plans to air the series on its network due to the show's subject matter, only to then reverse this decision and air an edited season in October 2018.
Veronica Sawyer's license plate reads "MAR3189" which is a reference to the U.S. release date of the original Heathers movie: 31 March 1989.
An anthology series, the second season was to take place in the 1700s and center around Marie Antoinette.