Daredevil: Born Again reveals possible Watcher Easter egg

The second season of Daredevil: Born Again, the Disney+ series based on Marvel’s iconic street-level hero, has surprised fans with a possible reference to a familiar cosmic figure in the fourth episode, titled Gloves Off, which premiered on 7 April 2026. Marvel Studios TV boss Brad Winderbaum recently caught fans’ attention by seemingly confirming an Easter egg tied to the Watcher, a character from the Marvel universe.

The Watcher and his role in the Marvel universe

The Watcher, also known as Uatu, made his first appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) during a cameo in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. He plays a larger role in the animated series What If…?, where he serves as the narrator. The Watcher is known for his restraint; he observes events but often refrains from вмешing in them.

The reveal and fan speculation

The possible Easter egg has sparked wide discussion across social media platforms. One notable observation came when fans examined the broken glass in the episode, where the Watcher’s silhouette appeared to be visible. A Reddit user noted: "It’s probably just the gym lights, but the way that glass broke and the camera angle really makes it look like Uatu." That has left fans speculating about whether the reference was intentional.

Brad Winderbaum’s response

Brad Winderbaum’s interactions with fans have only fueled the speculation. He shared an image on Instagram with the words "Always watching..." over it, leading fans to wonder whether the message was a confirmation of the Watcher’s presence in the story. Despite the growing curiosity, Winderbaum has not confirmed anything concrete about whether the cameo was intentional. Combined with his involvement in the debate, that has raised more questions than answers.

MCU fans remain on the lookout for other possible Easter eggs and references in upcoming episodes of Daredevil: Born Again and other Marvel projects.