Board Thread:Character Discussion/@comment-26785424-20151013025944/@comment-4427410-20151014061650

''I think the issue for me is that these are two huge characters and they're mostly just love interests who are there to be swooned over. Maybe that's a bit harsh, but I just want them to be so much more. The show used to have a decent balance between shipping and individual character development, but shipping seems to take much more of a president in many cases these days. ''

That is exactly what Hook and Robin are. . . love interests. They're supporting characters, not leading ones. They are on the show to support the leading characters and in their special case, act as a love interest for a particular character. The same can be said for Belle. The only "love interest" in the cast who is also a leading character is David. Only Snow, Emma, Regina, Rumpelstiltskin and David are leading characters. I'm not so sure about Henry.

'' Plus (jump down my throat all you like) I think Tom Ellis was far better suited than Sean Maguire. I've liked both actors in other roles, but I just think Tom fits Robin more IMO. ''

(Jumping down your throat) It's only natural. His Robin Hood didn't sleep with Zelena. Then again, I have no real memories of Tom Ellis as Robin.