The importance of pop culture on Reservation dogs is rooted in his name, which is an interpretation by Quentin Tarantinos Reservoir Dogs. “Pop culture is important because in these rural areas, especially now with the internet and everything, you have that,” said creator Sterlin Harjo Weekly entertainment. “You know the Wu-Tang clan, you know Tupac, you know all the movie references, you know Quentin Tarantino. Whether it’s a shot-for-shot remake or a cheeky character name, we’ve listed some of the biggest film and TV references in the series below.