Board Thread:Character Discussion/@comment-25926288-20170805235523/@comment-1916997-20170806142633

Aine1989: I think the major problem is that you minimize Hook's crimes, and maximize Regina's and Rumple's. Hook's main crime was piracy. Pirates primarily live on the water, so naturally he wasn't ruling over people like Regina (who was the ruling monarch when Snow ran away) or making deals with everyone like Rumple. As part of his piracy, Hook killed people, he stole from people, he may have kidnapped children for Pan (somewhat implyed, but not proven), etc. He was not a good person. And yes, he's apologized for things he has done, but so have Regina and Rumple. Regina has apologized to Snow for not being a better mother figure to her. Rumple has apologized to Belle for not being the man she deserves. Basically, the point I'm making is they have all done terrible things, and we shouldn't ignore the fact they are all very grey characters.