A surprise cameo has appeared in episode 3 of Cape Fear, with some outlets suggesting it has significant meaning. The cameo is reported to feature a star from a Martin Scorsese film, although the identity of the star and the implications of the cameo are not entirely clear. The show itself has been described as a "riveting" new crime drama, but some reports appear to be confusing it with other series, such as Silo and For All Mankind.