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I think Nook comes off a bit more effective (not the right word) as he’s not perfect or on some road to redemption as he simply has a different focus (albeit him being less complex).

Hook had his own series of Secrets and Lies every season with Emma. Part is also due to Nook being cursed. Hook wasn’t and he was always himself and there was less of a separation between him and Emma, whereas Nook and Alice are separated twice over.

Nook also never came off as villainous to anyone we know. More bumbling and foolish. Plus, I think it appears more endearing when a parent focuses heavily on a child whereas Hook being a lovesick puppy dog is weird. Weirdly the WR versions come off as the abridged version that seem some degree better. A bit campy.