Board Thread:Spoilers!/@comment-26830263-20170710210232/@comment-28162607-20170808090540

Honestly, I would argue that Rumple cannot have a redemption arc because it is not in his character. Which makes him a more interesting character. And you're right, evil villain Rumple is when Bobby plays him best (from my understanding of Robert Carlyle, playing scary is sort of his thing?)

Plus I doubt they will try to redeem their worst villain in the very last season.