Board Thread:Spoilers!/@comment-11468987-20151019022445/@comment-11468987-20151020033941

ChocolatEyes613 wrote: The Orphan King of Camelot, has nothing to do with a popularity contest.

The way I see it.... is that Hook is the rightful heir, because he would not want to rule. Excalibur probably will choose him, for this very reason. He would not abuse the sword's power, and be corrupted the way Arthur was. He will probably put it back into the stone, once the Darkness is defeated. Similar to how Henry broke the quill, after he became the Author. No one would have that amount of power.

Remember, the same crazy fangirls who want Hook to be crowned king. Were the same ones who wanted Henry to keep the Author's quill.... and look how that turned out. With the whole orphan thing, it probably will be Hook. Who else is there? Arthur and you could argue Rumpel I guess.

They definitely don't write the show based on popularity, but Hook is certainly a fan favorite. I don't want him to be king because I don't like his character, but I don't write the show. And if he is made king, I know it won't be because he is popular.

Arthur is a good ruler. He looks out for his people. He just let his obsession with finding the dagger overcome him. He is manipulative, but he does seem to feel remorse for his actions based on what we've seen so far.

I guess we'll have to wait and see! :)