[1] Susan Misner, Annet Mahendru, and Alison Wright, who play Sandra Beeman, Nina, and Martha Hanson, respectively, are promoted to series regulars in season two, after having recurring roles in the first season.

[5] Review aggregator Metacritic has given the season a score of 88 out of 100 (based on 31 critics), signifying "universal acclaim".

[22] For the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards, Margo Martindale was nominated for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series.

[23] For the 19th Satellite Awards, Keri Russell won for Best Actress in a Drama Series.

[26] Special features include two featurettes—"Operation Ghost Stories: The Real Directorate 'S'" and "Shades of Red: The Mortality of the Americans"; gag reel; and deleted scenes.