Board Thread:Spoilers!/@comment-5094906-20130325010902/@comment-8954026-20130516165725

I suppose the Robin Hood story showed how Rumple got the bow and also progressed his and Belle's relationship. We don't know if he'll feature again next season and be a more integral part of the plot. It didn't really seem worth it for all the hype that was given out about him!

Does another actor mean more expense? I don't know how actors are paid really - they've got to pay someone to be on screen at that moment so does it matter (financially) if it's a bit character like Robin Hood or a main character like Snow?