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CoolDudeAl wrote: Aine1989 wrote:

Also Killian must have some sort of photographic memory to be able to remember Robert's face, a man he talked to for a minute and a half on a dark night. And one drawing triggered him remembering (if we take it that the last flashback is Killian's memory) that whole scene. I mean that shows how remorseful he is and how small his body count must be if he can remember their faces so clearly.

For the most part it was a strong episode (Captain Charming amd Emma mainly) until that unnecessary twist not only ruined the episode but kicked three seasons of established characterisation in the stomach. I don't think it is that out of character for Hook to kill someone over something petty or for him to remember who he killed. He was able to list the names of all the men he had killed and taken their rings. I actually think they downplay the fact that Hook has killed a bunch of people too often, so it was nice to see him not only kill the guards, but Robert as well. Thing is, he always had a purpose for it. Barnaby and Edgar undermined his authority. Brennan was a personal vendetta mixed with quest for vengance. The Queen's guards were self defence/vengance. Rumple, vengance. Where does Robert fit this pattern?

It was also OOC for him to just laugh it off. In previous Hook centrics there is always that moment where the camera focuses on his face and you see the regret. This scene just portrays him as a mindless monster who had no heart until 2x22.

But I don't think if was OOC for him to remember. That bit just shows how remorseful he is  to reember the face of a man he talked to for less than two minutes fifty years ago