Claire Temple & More Daredevil: Born Again Easter Eggs in Season 2 Episode 5

As a huge Daredevil fan, I was loving all the little details and connections in Season 2, Episode 5 of Born Again! It’s clear the writers really thought about the show’s history on Netflix and the comics themselves. Seeing nods to past events and familiar faces really adds to the story and makes it feel like a bigger piece of the Marvel Universe. It’s amazing how they’re building on everything we already know and love about Matt Murdock and his world!

This article details all the Easter eggs and references to the wider Marvel universe found in episode 5 of Daredevil: Born Again.

List of major Marvel easter eggs in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Episode 5

Episode 5.

The fifth episode of Daredevil: Born Again is one of the best in the series so far. It’s a particularly impactful episode with major consequences and changes the direction of the season. The episode gains its emotional weight from flashbacks to the events of the first season of the original Daredevil series on Netflix.

This episode, titled “Grand Design,” highlights how several characters are all working towards bigger goals at the same time. The title references a speech from season 3 of the Netflix series Daredevil, where Matt Murdock described God’s plan as a beautiful, intricate tapestry.

A Hit Man’s Hidden Past

Flashbacks reveal Wesley originally hired Buck Cashman as a hit man for Wilson Fisk years ago.

Fisk’s Dark Keepsake

Footage from older Netflix shows reveals Wilson Fisk’s cuff links – the very same ones worn by his father, whom Wilson later killed.

The Painting’s True Origin

I was really surprised when Vanessa decided to put “Rabbit in a Snowstorm” on display, especially since her boss didn’t want her to. She was convinced it would fetch a higher price, and she took the risk anyway. I admire her confidence, even if it was a bit rebellious!

A Nurse Who Can Help

Daredevil refers to a nurse skilled at treating injuries, a nod to the character Claire Temple, played by Rosario Dawson, who is also known as Night Nurse.

Barefoot on the Shore

In episode 4, Fisk and Vanessa are seen walking barefoot on the beach, and Fisk playfully confesses his dislike of sand.

Wesley’s Art World Pivot

Toby Leonard Moore reprises his role as Wesley, persuading Kingpin to use art, rather than Bitcoin, for money laundering.

The Firm’s Original Name

Matt and Foggy initially intended to name their law firm Nelson & Murdock, but Matt later switched the order of the names.

Avocados Return

Foggy tells another joke about avocados, and this scene happens after the popular “Avocados at Law” segment from the Netflix show.

Mercy for an Enemy

In the current storyline, Foggy convinces Daredevil to rescue Bullseye instead of letting him be taken by the AVTF.

Defenders on the Horizon

The mention of Night Nurse suggests the potential return of Luke Cage (played by Mike Colter), Iron Fist (Finn Jones), and Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter).

Waves of Loss

As the credits roll, ocean waves wash over the screen, highlighting the stark contrast between the joyful beach scenes of Fisk and Vanessa and the heartbreaking reality of Vanessa’s loss.

A Tapestry Unseen

I always thought the title ‘Grand Design’ was brilliant, because it instantly brought me back to something Matt said in season 3. He described humanity as only being able to see the back of God’s tapestry – we get glimpses of something beautiful and intricate, but never the full picture. The title feels like a perfect echo of that idea.

2026-04-15 06:48