The second season of Daredevil: Born Again is now streaming on Disney+, and it is packed with hidden nods to the original Netflix series. From quick name drops to full flashback scenes, the show rewards longtime fans who watched Charlie Cox’s early days as the Man Without Fear.
The eight-episode season premiered on March 24, 2026, with new episodes releasing weekly until May 5, 2026. Viewers in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and India can stream all available episodes now on Disney+. The season brings back Vincent D’Onofrio as Wilson Fisk and introduces major callbacks to characters like Jessica Jones, Stick, Claire Temple, and The Watcher.
Here is a breakdown of the most important easter eggs and references you might have missed.
Jessica Jones Gets a Quiet Name-Drop in Episode 1
The first episode of Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 includes a clear reference to Krysten Ritter’s private investigator. When Matt Murdock needs to find out who was receiving illegal weapons from a sinking cargo ship called The Northern Star, he turns to an old friend.
Matt asks Karen Page to “give her a call” to get the ship’s manifest. While the show never says Jessica Jones out loud, the context makes it obvious. Karen later confirms their contact got the information, confirming that Jessica is working with them behind the scenes.
This reference does more than just acknowledge Jessica exists in the MCU. With Cherry recovering from a heart attack, Jessica’s investigative skills and superhuman strength could become very important as the season moves forward.
Ben Urich’s Photo Appears as Karen Faces Her Past
Longtime Netflix series fans will remember the tragic death of journalist Ben Urich in Season 1. Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 honors that painful history in Episode 1.
Karen Page warns journalist BB Urich to be careful while working inside Fisk’s administration. During this conversation, a photograph of BB’s uncle, Ben Urich, is clearly visible. The moment shows that Karen still carries guilt over his death and blames herself for what happened to him.
This connection also ties the show to Marvel Comics. In the comics, Ben Urich is an important character with ties to both Daredevil and Spider-Man. BB Urich 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 did not become a skilled fighter on his own. The original Netflix series showed he was trained by Stick, a harsh mentor and member of the Chaste. Episode 1 pays tribute to that relationship.
Karen notices Matt training on a dummy and asks how he developed such impressive skills. Matt replies that he trained with a “borderline psychotic sensei.” For Netflix series viewers, this is a direct reference to Stick, who used tough methods to help Matt turn his disability into a weapon.
Claire Temple Is Referenced Through Metro-General Hospital
Another subtle nod to the Netflix era appears when Karen and Matt are dealing with injuries. Karen asks Matt if she should call in help from Metro-General to get stitches.
This is an indirect reference to Claire Temple, played by Rosario Dawson. Claire worked at Metro-General Hospital during the day in the original series. At night, she helped Matt and other vigilantes like Luke Cage and Jessica Jones patch themselves up without drawing police attention.
The reference continues in Episode 5. When Matt rescues Bullseye, he mentions knowing a nurse who can treat Bullseye’s wounds. This is another clear nod to Claire Temple.
The Watcher Appears in Episode 4, Sparking Debate
One of the most surprising easter eggs happens in Episode 4, titled “Gloves Off.” During a fight between Daredevil and Bullseye, eagle-eyed viewers spotted a familiar silhouette in a broken gym window behind Matt. The figure looks exactly like The Watcher, the cosmic being voiced by Jeffrey Wright in the What If…? animated series.
Social media users quickly shared images of the moment. One post on X showed the circled figure, asking if it was intentional or just a coincidence. Another user wrote:
“The Watcher Made An Appearance In Daredevil Born Again Season 2”
Marvel TV boss Brad Winderbaum added fuel to the fire by posting a screenshot of the moment on social media with the caption “Always watching…” and the What If…? hashtag.
Some fans believe the Watcher’s presence might be more than a fun easter egg. Others argue it is simply a coincidence of lighting and broken glass. Either way, the moment has gotten viewers talking about how the street-level world of Daredevil connects to the larger MCU multiverse.
Foggy Nelson and James Wesley Return in Episode 5 Flashbacks
Episode 5, titled “Grand Design,” delivers major callbacks to the Netflix series through extended flashbacks. These scenes are set before the first season of the Netflix series and are shot to look exactly like the original show.
Foggy Nelson, played by Elden Henson, appears in these flashbacks. At this time, Matt and Foggy are working for Landman & Zack and are assigned to defend someone accused of selling substances. Foggy helps the man because he knows him personally. This act of kindness is why Matt considers Foggy his moral center.
James Wesley, played by Toby Leonard Moore, also returns in these flashbacks. Wesley suggests that Fisk invest in art instead of Bitcoin to launder money. He also tells Fisk to visit an art gallery owned by a friend, which is the same place where Vanessa was working at that time.
The Painting Rabbit in a Snowstorm Gets a Dark Origin
Episode 5 provides an unexpected backstory for one of the most important props from the Netflix series. The painting called “Rabbit in a Snowstorm” plays a big role throughout the original show. The canvas is mostly white paint and looks like nothing on the surface.
The flashbacks reveal that the painting reminds Wilson of his childhood. His abusive father made him stare at a plain white wall at home. Vanessa hangs the painting on the wall despite her boss’s orders. This act changes her life, as she and Wilson bond over the painting.
This backstory adds weight to Vanessa’s tragic death at the end of Episode 4, where a shard of glass strikes her during a fight at Fogwell’s Gym.
Sister Maggie and Other Netflix Callbacks in Episodes 2 and 3
Episodes 2 and 3 contain several smaller references to the Netflix series. Sister Maggie, Matt Murdock’s mother from Season 3, is mentioned as being on sabbatical in Rome. Bullseye visits Clinton Church, where he killed Father Lantam in Netflix’s Daredevil Season 3.
The show also uses color to connect to the original series. Bullseye’s scenes use blue light saturation, which contrasts with Daredevil’s signature red lighting from the Netflix show.
BB Urich runs an underground resistance channel called @CityWithoutFear, which is named after Daredevil’s “Man Without Fear” comic book name. Frank Castle’s safe house appears when Matt and Karen relocate there after the Anti-Vigilance Task Force raids Josie’s bar. Castle himself remains absent since his Season 1 post-credits escape.
The Avengers at Law Joke Returns
Longtime fans will remember the beloved “Avocados at Law” moment from the Netflix series, where Foggy mispronounces “advocates” as “avocados.” Episode 5 brings back this joke.
Foggy makes another avocado joke during the flashback scenes, confirming that this moment takes place after the original “Avocados at Law” scene. The showrunner placed this joke carefully to keep continuity with the Netflix series timeline.
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Final Details You Might Have Missed
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 Elden Henson confirmed to return for the season, this number could hint at Foggy’s future.
The episode also references 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.
All eight episodes of Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 are streaming now on Disney+.
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