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I think many of the main cast villains are generally treated the same way. Redmption is five step process: Want to change, Backslide, Attempt sacrifice, Forgiven, Redeemed (?).

This episode was more about Hook, so in that focus, Hook wanted to change in season 3b, backslid in season 4a to 5a, sacrificed himself in 5a, now forgiven in 5b and the rest is wrapped. There are smaller version of this between seasons as well for the main vills.

No one truly solve their past crimes. Regina has countless murdered as does Hook and Rumple. Regina casted the DC. Hook did abuse. Rumple does manipulation. They all fumble around the circle of redemption.

Is there a problem with the way they do redemption? Sure, but one can't say one is upheld over another to any large degree.