Eddie firmly believes Peter is the root of all his failures, from losing his job to his public humiliation.
When Venom says "not what, who?" to J. Jonah Jameson, it echoes a dialogue exchange from the 2018 Venom movie. Final Thoughts [S2E7] Venom Returns
"Venom Returns" isn't just another villain-of-the-week episode. It’s a turning point that shows just how dangerous the symbiote is when it has a host with nothing left to lose. If you’re a fan of the darker, more personal Spider-Man stories, this is the episode that delivers. Eddie firmly believes Peter is the root of
Eddie kidnapping a loved one in a cab is a direct homage to his actions in Spider-Man 3 . who?" to J. Jonah Jameson
For the eagle-eyed fans, this episode is packed with nods to the wider Spider-Verse: