Board Thread:Spoilers!/@comment-4453062-20160217065238/@comment-24674051-20160429171412

Personally, I think Regina using Belle's heart as "leverage" was every bit as villainous as Rumple using Zelena. Of course, the one thing we don't know for certain in Regina's case is whether, at any point, Belle actually consented to the use of her heart as leverage (I kinda doubt it, tbh, but I will leave that option availble for consideration). And, based on what we did see, I don't think Regina ever intended to inflict any permanent harm on Belle, since she just put the heart away in a (supposedly) safe place.

All of that does not free Regina from having some villainous tendencies. They still, imo, need to somehow address the fact that Regina had Belle's heart, and either confirm Belle's consent, or have Regina apologize (again).

I think, though, in Rumple's case with Zelena, he is a bit darker than Regina, and would not think twice about Killing Zelena, or anyone else, if he thought it would suit his purpose. His intent is to get the hold over his child removed, no matter the cost.

I think the difference between Rumple and Regina is that Regina is really making a serious effort to try and change for the better. Rumple is still trying to justify his existence, and does not really want to change.