Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 arrived on Disney+ on March 24, 2026, bringing Charlie Cox back as the blind vigilante for another round of street-level conflict. The eight-episode season kicked off with a premiere titled “The Northern Star,” and it pulled viewers back into the brutal world of Hell’s Kitchen right away.
The episode is packed with subtle nods to the original Netflix series, clever callbacks to Marvel Comics lore, and a surprising connection to the wider MCU that involves the Thunderbolts*. For those who watched closely, the premiere offered more than just a setup for the season’s central conflict between Matt Murdock and Mayor Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio). Here are five easter eggs from Episode 1 that you might have missed on your first watch.
The Northern Star Sinking Leads to a Jessica Jones Name-Drop
One of the most exciting easter eggs in the premiere directly sets up the return of Krysten Ritter’s Jessica Jones. The episode revolves around the sinking of a cargo ship called The Northern Star in Wilson Fisk’s Red Hook free port. The ship was carrying illegal weapons, and Matt Murdock needed to find out who was supposed to receive the delivery.
During a conversation with Karen Page (Deborah Ann Woll), Matt asks her to “give her a call” to get the ship’s manifest. While the name is not spoken aloud, the context makes it clear he is referring to Jessica Jones. Karen later confirms that their contact was able to obtain the manifest, tying the private investigator directly to the investigation.
This easter egg does more than just acknowledge Jessica’s existence in the MCU. It confirms that she is already working with Matt and Karen behind the scenes. Since Cherry (Clark Johnson) had a heart attack in the episode, his reduced involvement means Jessica’s investigative skills and superhuman strength could become very important as the season moves forward. Her involvement continues the dynamic first seen in The Defenders series.
Karen’s Guilt Over Ben Urich Appears Through a Photo
Longtime fans of the Netflix Daredevil series will remember the tragic death of journalist Ben Urich in Season 1. The new premiere acknowledges that painful history in a quiet but meaningful way.
In the episode, Karen Page warns journalist BB Urich (Genneya Walton) to be very careful as she works closely with Fisk’s administration to get insider information. Karen does not want BB to get hurt. During this scene, a photograph of BB’s uncle, Ben Urich, is visible. The moment makes it clear that Karen still carries the guilt of his death, as she blames herself for what happened to him.
This connection also ties the show to the wider Marvel Comics universe. In the comics, Ben Urich is an important character with connections to both Daredevil and Spider-Man. BB Urich, who runs the BB Report online news outlet in the show, continues her uncle’s legacy as a truth-seeker in a city controlled by Kingpin.
Stick Gets a Mention During Matt’s Training Session
Matt Murdock’s skills did not appear out of nowhere. The original Netflix series established that he was trained by a harsh mentor named Stick, a member of the Chaste. Episode 1 of the new season pays tribute to that relationship.
Karen notices Matt training on a dummy and asks him how he developed such impressive skills. Matt’s response is short but telling. He says he trained with a “borderline psychotic sensei.” For those who watched the Netflix series, this is a clear reference to Stick, who was known for his tough, unfeeling training methods that helped Matt turn his disability into a powerful weapon.
Karen Suggests Calling a Friend From Metro-General
Another subtle nod to the Netflix era happens when Karen and Matt are dealing with injuries after a confrontation. Karen asks Matt if she should call in help from Metro-General to get some stitches.
This is likely an indirect reference to Claire Temple (Rosario Dawson), the nurse who worked at Metro-General Hospital during the day in the original series. At night, Claire often helped Matt and other vigilantes like Luke Cage and Jessica Jones patch themselves up without drawing police attention. While Claire does not appear in the episode, the mention of the hospital keeps her memory alive in the story’s world.
Mr. Charles and a Surprising Thunderbolts* Connection
Perhaps the most unexpected easter egg in the premiere involves the wider MCU. The episode introduces a character named Mr. Charles, played by Matthew Lillard. He arrives at a meeting between Mayor Fisk and the Attorney General Steverud (Ty Jones). Steverud initially says there will be strict “oversight” for Fisk’s Anti-Vigilante Task Force. But after Mr. Charles appears, Steverud gets a phone call. He then changes his stance completely, saying there will be no oversight and that his office will support Fisk.
The caller is revealed to be Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, the character played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus who appeared in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Black Widow, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and Thunderbolts*. Steverud mentions “Miss de Fontaine” during the call, confirming her off-screen involvement.
Showrunner Dario Scardapane confirmed that Mr. Charles was written as “somebody who lives in the Val world,” meaning he works for Valentina. She appears to have been using Fisk’s Red Hook port to import illegal weapons, and after Daredevil disrupted her operation, she sent Mr. Charles to manage the situation. This connection links the street-level story of Daredevil to the larger MCU politics.
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Additional Hidden Details in the Premiere
Beyond these five easter eggs, Episode 1 contains other small details worth noting. A post-credits scene is not included in the premiere, so viewers do not need to wait through the credits for extra content. The number 468 appears prominently outside the Nelson, Murdock, and Page office. In the comics, Daredevil issue 468 features a storyline where Foggy Nelson is stabbed and appears to die, only to be revived and placed in witness protection. With actor Elden Henson confirmed to return for Season 2, this number could be a hint about Foggy’s future.
The episode also makes a reference to the events of Hawkeye, where Maya Lopez shot Fisk in the eye. Fisk’s recovery from that injury is mentioned multiple times, keeping the continuity between Marvel series intact.
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