Curious about all the Easter eggs hidden throughout Daredevil: Born Again, Season 2, Episode 6, and how they connect to the wider MCU? As Jessica Jones makes her long-awaited return and Matt Murdock confronts Mayor Fisk, the episode blends Netflix-era callbacks, deep-cut comic references, and character teases that expand the street-level universe in major ways.
Here’s a breakdown of every Easter egg and Marvel connection featured in Daredevil: Born Again, Season 2, Episode 6.
Major Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Episode 6 easter eggs listed
Jessica’s Classic Theme Returns
Jessica Jones arrives on screen alongside her daughter, with her classic Netflix theme playing. Sean Callery originally composed the iconic motif for her previous series.
Karen’s Deadly Secret
Karen Page references her murder of Wesley from Netflix’s Daredevil season 1 in a candid moment. She admits she still has nightmares but does not regret pulling the trigger.
Bullseye’s Sinister Greeting
Benjamin Poindexter wakes up in The Punisher’s old safe house and delivers his signature line to Karen. The callback echoes his chilling Daredevil season 3 debut when he impersonated the Man Without Fear.
Luke Cage’s Covert New Role
Jessica tells Daredevil that not everyone she knows refused Mr. Charles and the CIA’s recruitment efforts. The implication points directly to Mike Colter’s Luke Cage working covert operations.
A Future Captain America
Jessica’s daughter Danielle makes her debut, born between Jessica Jones season 3 and Born Again season 2. In Marvel Comics, Danielle grows up to become Captain America in an alternate universe.
Fisk Mourns With Netflix Flashbacks
Mayor Fisk recalls key memories with Vanessa using footage pulled from Netflix’s Daredevil seasons 1 and 3. The scenes follow Vanessa’s shocking death in the previous episode.
Jessica’s Fading Abilities
Jessica reveals that having Danielle has altered her powers, causing her strength and invulnerability to fluctuate. Her abilities visibly weaken during her team-up with Matt later in the episode.
Sheila’s Political Rise
A governor’s comment at Vanessa’s funeral hints at a plan to replace Mayor Fisk with Sheila. Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s trailer already shows Sheila handing Tom Holland’s Webslinger the key to the city.
Remembering Father Lantom
The episode mentions Father Lantom, Matt Murdock’s childhood mentor from St. Agnes, who guided his early days as Daredevil. Bullseye murdered Lantom at Clinton Church during Netflix’s Daredevil season 3 finale.
Foggy Nelson’s Painful Past
Karen holds a gun to Bullseye’s head as footage from Netflix’s Daredevil and Born Again season 1 plays. The shots include Karen cradling Foggy’s body after Poindexter shot him in the premiere.
