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Really nice episode. I loved the twist of the tale (that's what I love OUAT for) and I think it does prove a lot of depth to Peter Pan's actions. People desperate for their life and youth are a potentially very dangerous evil. Just see literary precedents (ie: Dorian Gray) or even real life ones (ie: Countess Bathory). That's a strong motive to drive someone into obsession, insanity and eventually make them regress to more childish behaviours (like Pan did). Malcom was a weak man who chose his obsession over love, just like Cora, Rumple himself and Regina did – and they all turned out amazing, deep villains.

On the other hand, Henry is an idiot, end of the story. The writers were very clever in making him choose in front of his family because that would make clear he's the Truest Believer, but he's really stupid.