Julius Caesar is the third Xenaverse character to be portrayed by Karl Urban. The first was Mael, in Altared States (1996). The second was the recurring role of Cupid, who first appeared in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995) and will later cross over into Xena's own show.
This episode marks the directing debut of Rob Tapert (Lucy Lawless' future husband) on Xena: Warrior Princess. He will later go on to direct Paradise Found (1999), A Friend in Need Part I (2001), and A Friend in Need Part II (2001).
This is the first episode of the franchise to be based on confirmed historical events, rather than mythological events. It therefore provides a rough historical setting for the series: a fantastical version of the 1st century BCE.
Joseph LoDuca was nominated for the 1997 Emmy Award for "Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Dramatic Underscore)" for this episode.