7 Best Netflix Easter Eggs in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Episode 5

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Season 2, episode 5 of Daredevil: Born Again weaves together past and present timelines, showing how some past decisions and events from the Netflix series continue to shape the fates of Matt Murdock, Wilson Fisk, and everyone involved. In the present day, Matt saves his enemy, Benjamin Pointdexter, aka Bullseye, while Fisk sits helplessly in the hospital as Vanessa Fisk fights for her life. 

So through flashbacks, the episode reveals how small choices, like defending a childhood bully or admiring a painting, set off a chain reaction in Hell’s Kitchen. Now, let’s look at some Easter eggs we’ve spotted in the episode that connect the past to current events. 

Here’s an overview of the show:

Title	Daredevil: Born Again
Seasons	2
Cast	Charlie Cox, Vincent D’Onofrio, Wilson Bethel, Deborah Ann Woll
Platform	Disney+
Rotten Tomatoes (Tomatometer | Popcornmeter)	90% | 84% (As of April 15, 2026)

1 The Rabbit in a Snowstorm Painting 

The Rabbit in a Snowstorm painting has been a recurring symbol since Season 1 of Daredevil, and in the latest episodes, we dive deeper into its origins. Vanessa boldly decides to display this minimalist white canvas despite her colleagues’ skepticism. 

She’s convinced that the right buyer would connect with its emotional emptiness, and the buyer, of course, turns out to be Wilson Fisk, the Kingpin himself. It’s his reaction to the painting that sparks their relationship, as it mirrors his childhood trauma and emotional isolation. 

The blankness makes it easier to project, so it’s less about artistic technique and more about someone’s personal interpretation. Think of it as a visual callback to Fisk’s inner void, and the comfort he found in Vanessa, and her alone. 

2 Episode Title Connects to Matt’s Eulogy 

Episode 5’s title is Grand Design, and that carries deep thematic weight. In Daredevil Season 3 (the Netflix Show), the series finale showed Charlie Cox’s Matt delivering a heartfelt eulogy for Father Lantom. 

He spoke about God’s plan, emphasizing his faith in a larger purpose, even when things are chaotic and unfair. This episode expands on that ideology, showing how destiny unfolds through all the choices the characters have made over time. 

This concept also resonates with Bullseye’s belief that his survival is for a higher mission. The episode’s emotional backbone is the tension between free will and destiny, true to the themes that define Daredevil’s world. 

3 Homage to Foggy Nelson in Daredevil: Born Again

We’re also reminded of how Foggy was the moral center of Matt Murdock’s life. In flashbacks, we learn that their law firm’s name was going to be Murdock & Nelson, as his own name was placed first. But after he witnesses Foggy’s extraordinary act of mercy toward a childhood bully, Matt changes the order to Nelson & Murdock. 

He acknowledges Foggy’s guiding influence, and this small decision also carries enormous symbolic meaning. His legacy is carried forward by Matt, who saves Bullseye, despite all the pain he’s caused. It reminds us of how heroism isn’t about strength and skill, but compassion and the courage to show it when it matters. 

4 Matt Murdock Hints at the Return of Claire Temple 

Every hardcore Daredevil fan must have jumped out of their seat when they heard Matt mentioning a nurse who could help treat Bullseye’s injuries. Longtime followers immediately recognized this as a likely reference to Claire Temple.

She’s the compassionate medic who tended to the wounds of multiple heroes in the Netflix era of Marvel shows. She is often referred to as the “Night Nurse” and plays a crucial role in various street-level stories. By referencing her without name directly, the show keeps the possibility of her return open while rewarding attentive viewers. 

5 Flashback to the Avocados Joke Confirms the Timeline 

A humorous callback in the flashback sequence confirms exactly where things fit within the Daredevil timeline. Foggy jokingly refers to himself and Matt as Avocados. This comes from the famous misunderstanding when he confused the Spanish word abogado (lawyer) with the fruit. 

His use of the word establishes that the flashback occurs after the original gag, but before they officially launched their law firm. It’s subtle and helps us place the chronology of events, and we love it when writers go back to these small comedic callbacks. 

6 Right Hand Men of Wilson Fisk: Wesley and Buck

Do you remember James Wesley? The right-hand man of Wilson Fisk, whom Karen killed? In Grand Design, we revisit the character and his origin story. He was Fisk’s trusted lieutenant from the early days of his criminal empire, and advised Wesley to invest in art as a method of laundering money, which led to Fisk meeting Vanessa. 

The episode also reveals who Buck Cashman ended up in Fisk’s orbit. It was Wesley who recruited Buck as a hitman, which laid the foundation for his eventual role in Fisk’s life. So, this connection now explains why Buck commands such authority. The more alliances Kingpin loses, the more he continues to descend into darkness. 

7 Wilson Fisk Wears His Father’s Cufflinks 

One of the most chilling moments in the episode is another detail in a flashback before Fisk and Vanessa’s meeting at the art gallery, where you can notice his distinctive cufflinks. Now that’s a deeply disturbing item because it once belonged to his abusive father, who was cruel and left lasting scars on his childhood. 

Fisk killed his father in an attempt to defend his mother, and it seemed like he kept the cufflinks as a grim reminder of his past. To him, it likely symbolizes both trauma and transformation, because it was this moment in which he took control of his own destiny! 

So Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 isn’t just about action and fights, but also memory and consequences. By revisiting these defining moments, the show portrays how compassion, loyalty, and trauma have shaped present-day choices. As the season moves forward, it seems like these nostalgic nods would lead to darker things ahead! So, what do you think will happen in the next episode? Let us know!

Daredevil: Born Again is currently streaming on Disney+ (USA).