Attention! The following article includes significant SPOILERS for episode 8 of Daredevil: Born Again. This latest installment is packed with intriguing Easter eggs and nods to the beloved original Netflix series. Previously, viewers witnessed Matt Murdock clash with Muse, resulting in the serial killer’s demise at the hands of Heather Glenn. Mayor Fisk, meanwhile, takes credit for the actions of his newly established Anti-Vigilante Task Force. Episode 8 marks the dramatic re-emergence of Bullseye, intensifying the already fraught conflict between Fisk and Murdock.
In the preceding episode, the Anti-Vigilante Task Force was unleashed by Fisk, compelling Matt Murdock to don his Daredevil persona once more, spurred by Muse’s aggression. This current episode dives into the repercussions of Murdock’s return to crime-fighting, unveiling a pivotal truth surrounding the night Foggy Nelson was murdered by Bullseye. Below, we explore the most significant Easter eggs and references from episode 8 of Daredevil: Born Again.
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The Most Significant MCU Easter Eggs and Netflix References in Episode 8 of Daredevil: Born Again
Fisk’s White Suit, Blue Highlights, Ben Urich, and More
- Poindexter’s Blue Lights: The episode opens with a striking blue rose adjacent to Benjamin Poindexter’s cell and features several scenes bathed in blue light, a nod to Bullseye’s classic comic book aesthetic. Although he hasn’t donned a full costume in the MCU, the blue balaclava and bullseye motifs on Poindexter’s gloves serve as close comparisons.
- Poindexter Thrown Into Gen Pop: In a strategic move by Fisk, Poindexter is placed in general population, likely as a plot to have him eliminated by fellow inmates. This mirrors a storyline from Netflix’s Daredevil, where Fisk collaborated with the Punisher to eliminate a prisoner, setting the stage for chaos.
- Fisk and Vanessa’s Iconic Painting: During a visit to a location where Adam is held, Fisk and Vanessa stand beside a white painting that played a crucial role in their relationship during season 1 of Daredevil. This painting also witnessed the grisly events that led to Fisk’s arrest at the end of season 3.
- La Guardia’s Desk: In one scene, Mayor Fisk speculates whether his desk was once used by Fiorello La Guardia, New York’s 99th mayor and a figure admired by Fisk’s father. Confirmation by Vanessa adds depth to this historical reference.
- O’Melveny’s Connection: At Josie’s bar, Josie serves Matt the drink that Foggy consumed the night he was murdered—O’Melveny’s. This brings attention to the fact that Foggy was potentially celebrating a legal victory, suggesting a deeper motive behind Bullseye’s deadly attack.
- Jack “Always the Stag” Duquesne: Jack Duquesne, also known as Swordsman, mentions attending Fisk’s Black and White Ball alone, revealing remaining emotional ties following his breakup with Eleanor Bishop, who was apprehended for collaborating with Fisk.
- Fisk’s Signature White Suit: Fisk re-emerges in his iconic white suit at the ballroom, symbolizing his return to the darker aspects of his identity as the Kingpin of Crime. Vanessa’s striking gown complements this resurgence of their complex relationship dynamics.
- Uncle’s Murder Acknowledgment: Commissioner Gallo underscores Wilson Fisk’s involvement in Ben Urich’s murder, linking back to the first season and revealing deeper motivations for BB’s connections to the Fisk administration.
- Bullseye Intervenes: The climax sees Benjamin Poindexter break free from prison and crash the Black and White Ball, seeking revenge on Fisk. This moment parallels a significant event from the original series finale where Bullseye disrupts a wedding reception, igniting a fierce conflict among Fisk, Poindexter, and Murdock.
- Symbolic Upside-Down Shot: In a dramatic twist, Matt Murdock takes a bullet meant for Mayor Fisk, shown bleeding on the ballroom floor amidst red lights that contrast with Bullseye’s blue. This upside-down perspective mirrors a previous scene of Foggy Nelson post-attack in the premiere of Daredevil: Born Again.
Fans can catch the season finale of Daredevil: Born Again streaming on Disney+ starting April 15th.