Board Thread:Spoilers!/@comment-5094906-20150506222110/@comment-25926288-20150506224013

Well, on other sites they've notice a difference in his acting in most, but certain scenes. Some attribute it to displesure with character arc/ stuff, others say it's lack of interest. Could be both. They sort of butchered Rumple early in season 4.

Rumple's death can mean only flashbacks or just a very, very empty show. Rumple and Regina were the highlights at the start. So, to drop one of them is a major thing. I'll watch, but Robert is like the best actor, besides Lana of the main cast in their current role (Ginnny is nice too when Snow isn't being swayed to the plot).

Rumple's story though is pretty much over besides Belle. If Belle moves on or dies, there's no point to him.