Board Thread:Character Discussion/@comment-10663213-20180306175318/@comment-28162607-20180311003237

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.