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I have a theory for Brand New Day: Daniel will become Peter’s best friend at university, but as a trap set by Wilson Fisk.

In this scenario, Daniel plays the "Harry Osborn" role: the wealthy, charismatic friend who fills the void in Peter's life. However, Daniel is secretly operating as The Rose, running the streets for his mentor, Fisk.

The real threat remains Wilson Fisk. Instead of using brute force, he’s using Daniel to infiltrate Peter’s civilian life and destroy him from the inside out. Peter thinks he’s finally found a brother, but he’s actually being played by the Kingpin’s most dangerous pawn.

It turns a classic friendship into a deadly game of psychological chess.

I’ve had this theory for a while now, and I just can't get it out of my head. There are two big possibilities for Daniel’s future:

Option A: The Vengeful Son

Daniel is actually Leland Owlsley’s son. You remember Leland,the accountant Kingpin killed in Season 1 of Daredevil for his betrayal. Before he died, Owlsley mentioned he was planning to flee the country with his son, a character we never saw. The original showrunners even revealed that Season 4 was meant to introduce the son as the true Owl. What if Daniel is just faking his loyalty, waiting for the right moment to avenge his father?

Option B: The Kingpin’s Heir

On the other hand, what if Wilson Fisk decides to officially name Daniel as his heir? This could lead to Daniel taking on the mantle of The Rose. In the comics, The Rose is typically Fisk’s son (Richard), a sophisticated but cold-blooded crime lord who wears a mask and tries to run his own empire. Given their bond, Daniel fits the elegant criminal aesthetic of The Rose perfectly.