Board Thread:Spoilers!/@comment-27060727-20170915041416/@comment-25926288-20171115040111

DatNuttyKid wrote: Unfortunately for Nick, there aren't a lot of ways his character can go that won't get badmouthed for being unoriginal.

If he turns out to have zero interest in Jacinda and just be friendly, then it's Kathryn 2.0.

If he turns out to be evil and manipulating Jacinda, then it's Ivy 2.0.

I can't think of a third option. They can add a bit extra. Besides both characters being involved with a law career as well, I think that some comparison is unavoidable. There's a lot in the season that is a tad too close to season 1, but much of it is called out in-show by Regina, Rumple, and Lucy.

Nick might get a chance to appear more often and play a slightly major role. Kathryn was a slight obstacle and had a history of being a pretty stuck up princess. Nick seems to be outright friendly and might actually be genuine in this love triangle. On the other hand, I think Snow and David were bounds more connected to the audience than Henry and Jace