Board Thread:Character Discussion/@comment-10663213-20180306175318/@comment-25926288-20180311004103

Aine1989 wrote: Eskaver wrote: 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. I wanted to focus on that part. Hook was not a "lovesick puppy". In love yes, but I think calling him a "lovesick puppy" is a bit... wrong (probably incorrect wording).

I feel like some people have misinterpreted Hook's arc and thought it was all about romance when in reality, it was Baelfire and their bond,a nd the regret that he hurt him, that pushed Hook down the path of redemption. Not the idea of being with Emma. The show used those words to describe Hook more than once, so seems like the writers thought so.

I would agree, though the show really makes it hard when they have Hook do weird things like put Emma on a pedastal (part of his character) and a lot of his “dark” actions hinge on Emma. (Fun Note: That time Hook said Emma defeated Cora, Pan and Zelena was so hilarious.)

I think one might see those subtleties but then the show partial retcons or hits you over the head with other stuff. (Like In sure they called Hook “pirate” more than his real name in the show’s history.)