The new Netflix sci-fi seriesTravelersdropped a reference to Bungie’sDestinyin its eighth episode, mentioning the names of the game’s exotic weapons.
Travelers, aNetflixand Showcase co-produced science fiction series, snuck in aDestinyEaster egg in its first season. After premiering on the Canadian channel Showcase on October 17,Travelersfound its home on Netflix on December 23 and received generally positive reviews – but the series really grabbed viewers' andDestinyfans' attention in episode 8, “Donner.”
The Canadian show is a typical dramatic sci-fi: It centers around a special operatives team, who are known as “Travelers,” that bands together to prevent societal collapse and change the fate of our world. There are people who possess telekinetic powers, great advancements in technology and an eerie storyline. In episode 8, Philip Pearson, a member of the “Travelers” special ops team played by Reilly Dolman, discusses a horse race with a fellow character. As Philip makes his bets, Reddit userparaceluscaught the cleverDestinyreference hidden in the horses' names.
Philip rattles off five names: Patience and Time, Touch of Malice, The Fourth Horseman, The Last Word, and Down and Doubt. The first three are names ofDestiny’s exotic guns, and the fourth and fifth are the names ofDestiny’s hand cannons. Within the game, Patience and Time is a sniper rifle;Touch of Maliceis a scout rifle; and The Fourth Horseman is a shotgun. While The Last Word is an exotic hand cannon, and Down and Doubt is a legendary one.
Viewers of the series andDestinyplayers alike have questioned who was responsible for tucking this reference in. From show creator Brad Wright to episode 8’s director Will Waring to the entire writers' room, it is clear that someone on theTravelersteam is a fan of the Bungie game.
Perhaps a not-so-secret fan, at that. Since noticing the reference to the game’s exotic weapons in episode 8, audience members have speculated that the show title might be aDestinyreference itself. Those familiar with the game’s lore picked up on theTravelerstitle, linking it back toDestiny’s the Traveler, the mysterious giant white orb that plays a role in the game’s plot.
It’s no surprise that fans are excited about this Easter egg.Destinybroke recordswhen it made $500 million in sales on its first day, and its popularity has only grown with time. Recently, the title wrapped up its latest live event, The Dawning, and it has been confirmed thatDestiny 2will be released this year.
With more television watchers looking to Netflix for fantastic original content, the sci-fi seriesTravelerswas smart to include a subtle nod to a well-loved game. Tie this together with the announcement thatEA might be working on a Netflix for games, and thisDestinyreference inTravelerscould be the push needed to make that a reality in the near future.
Travelersis available now on Netflix.Destinywas released on July 11, 2025, and is currently available on PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One.
