Born Again Episode 4 Easter Eggs Connect To The Punisher, The Larger MCU And The Original Netflix Show

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Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for Daredevil: Born Again episode 4Daredevil: Born Again episode 4 features some major Easter eggs and references alongside The Punisher’s epic return to the MCU. Continuing Matt Murdock’s struggle to resist his darker half as Daredevil, this new episode elevates his frustrations as well as the barely contained rage of Mayor Wilson Fisk. Likewise, Daredevil: Born Again episode contains some very exciting references both to the greater MCU as well as the original Daredevil series on Netflix.

In Daredevil: Born Again episode 4, Matt Murdock has lost Hector Ayala aka White Tiger, his client whose innocence he’d just proven in court. With Ayala having been shot by a man appearing to be The Punisher, Murdock conducts a personal investigation that brings him to Frank Castle himself, all while the flaws of the entire legal system are highlighted, making it that much harder for Murdock to resist the life he’s been trying to give up. Here are all the biggest Easter eggs and MCU references we found throughout Daredevil: Born Again episode 4.

The Biggest Easter Eggs and References in Daredevil: Born Again Episode 4

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The White Tiger amulet and mask in a plastic bag in Daredevil: Born Again episode 4 (2025)

Sic Semper Systema – The title of the episode, Sic Semper Systema is Latin for “thus always the system”, a fitting phrase for this new chapter where the legal system itself is most certainly put on trial.
White Tiger’s Mask & Amulet – Receiving Hector Ayala’s belongings from the coroner, Matt Murdock notably receives both the White Tiger’s mask and amulet, opening the door for the mantle to be taken up by a new hero.
Angela Del Toro – As a prime example of the above, Murdock is met by Angela Del Toro, Hector’s niece who is notably the second White Tiger in the original Marvel Comics who similarly inherits the role following Hector’s trial and murder on the page. As such, the MCU may go down the same route, especially with a Young Avengers project in the works.
Muse At Work – Muse is shown on-screen for the first time, the serial-killing supervillain artist from the comics whose murals have already been seen in episodes of Daredevil: Born Again released thus far. However, he’s now shown carrying a body into the subway tunnels, alluding to the most disturbing part of his “creative process”.
White Tiger Mural – A new Muse mural is shown when Leroy Bradford is arrested by two cops, depicting White Tiger’s mask backed by angel wings and tiger eyes, seemingly a memorial to the fallen vigilante (which does track with Muse’s vigilante support in the comics.
Captain Planet – After learning about Fisk’s recycling plans for the city from Daniel, BB Urich calls Fisk’s aid “Captain Planet”, confirming that the Hanna-Barbera cartoon and its environmentalist hero does exist in the MCU.
The Ill Intent – Fisk claims his meeting with Adam had no harm or ill intent. Notably, the former Kingpin referred to himself as “The Ill Intent” in Netflix’s Daredevil season 1 when he shared the parable of the Good Samaritan following his initial arrest.
“Bring on the Blind Justice” – Taking on Leroy’s case, Bradford makes a joke about Murdock being blind, referencing the common phrase “justice is blind” and Lady Justice (whose statue is notably featured in both the opening credits of Netflix’s and Marvel’s Daredevil shows).
Skrulls – Leroy claims that a Skrull was impersonating him and stole the caramel corn from the bodega. Matt obviously doesn’t buy it, but it is a good reminder that Skrulls are supposedly still hiding as humans following the cliffhanger at the end of 2023’s Secret Invasion.
Daredevil’s Heart Beat Detection – Hearing Officer Powell’s heartbeat, Murdock uses his senses to determine if the corrupt cop is lying or not about being involved in White Tiger’s death, a classic move from the comics as well as the OG Daredevil series.
“Bullshit Fanboys” – When Matt shows Frank Castle’s Punisher the bullet he found with Castle’s skull logo on it, it’s clear that The Punisher has no love for the cops who’ve chosen to idolize him.
“See You Around, Red” – Frank calls Murdock “Red” more than once, the same nickname he gave Daredevil in the original Netflix series.
Halloween Costume – Just like in Daredevil season 2, Frank still thinks Matt’s methods as Daredevil were silly half-measures, saying once again that his suit is nothing more than a Halloween costume.
“He Talks To You, Doesn’t He?” – Frank asks Matt if he can hear Foggy in his head, offering a potential explanation for Nelson’s already confirmed return in Daredevil: Born Again season 2.
The First Bullseye Name Drop In The MCU – Punisher calls Benjamin Poindexter “Bullseye”, which is remarkably the first time the assassin’s comics codename has actually been voiced in the MCU, suggesting that the media recently came up with the name following his most recent attack.
“When I Was A Boy…” – Talking to his wife about everything his father did and didn’t teach him, Fisk opens his story the same way he shared so many stories about his past in the original Netflix series.
Fisk’s Painting With Blood Spatter – In a more secure part of his home, Fisk is holding Adam hostage, though this room also contains the classic white painting that first brought him into contact with his wife in the OG series. It also includes the blood spatter from Daredevil and Fisk’s brawl in the finale of Daredevil season 3.
Daredevil’s Many Masks – Matt Murdock considers returning to his life as Daredevil, opening up a locked-away part of his apartment on the roof featuring multiple Daredevil helmets which were most likely designed by Luke Jacobsen, the superhero costume designer who debuted in She-Hulk: Attorney At Law.
Matt’s Billy Clubs – Matt is shown training with his red billy clubs, his signature weapon used in the comics, the original Daredevil series, and Born Again’s premiere episode.
Muse Creating His Disturbing Paint – The end of Daredevil: Born Again episode 4 sees Muse draining a man’s blood, teasing his work in the comics where he would paint his murals using his victims’ blood.

New episodes of Daredevil: Born Again are released Tuesday nights on Disney+.

Daredevil: Born Again

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Release Date: March 4, 2025
Showrunner: Chris Ord
Directors: Michael Cuesta, Aaron Moorhead, Justin Benson, Jeffrey Nachmanoff
Writers: Chris Ord