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Agree. Regina FTW. Followed by Hook.

Although a case can be made for Rumple. Character development does not necessarily mean the character is 'better' than they were in the beginning, but more complex and complete. Look at all he has been through: Losing his dad, Gaining Milah, Having a son, losing Milah, killing Milah, losing Bae, seeking revenge on Hook, creating the curse, finding Belle, losing Belle and seeking revenge on Regina, Finding Belle again, Finding Bae and finding out about Henry, losing Henry and Bae, Helping to Rescue Henry, Finding Bae, Sacrificing himself to defeat his Father, Losing Bae (again) when he is brought back to life, losing control of his own life, and finally being able to pursue the love of his life in Marriage, plus killing the person that was controlling him. A lot of complex background and conflicting emotion. Rumple is probably one of the more fully developed characters, even more than Emma, imo.