This is the amazing thing about playing with fairy tales and literature. We have the illusion of thinking that we know what’s going on, because we “know” the stories, but what they are actually doing is telling a completely different story. Basically they are just using names and locations and then “spinning” them to be whatever they want. However, I will say that Wendy does seem consistent with the traditional Wendy, as does Hook (up to this point). I think what we will see is a kinder, gentler Hook as he relates to Bae as a boy. I agree somewhat about the “mentor” idea, but I think something happened to damage that. When Neal said Hook’s name in Manhattan, it didn’t sound like he was saying it in a good way. Maybe Bae found out about Hook’s plan for revenge against Rumple, Hook wanted him to join him, and Bae refused?
Love the idea of Belle and Sneezy regaining memories through the Well. I still want that kiss.
Neverland adjacent is hilarious. I think we saw in Jefferson’s hat that many of the lands are adjacent and yet are able to be reached only by portals. Being “adjacent” doesn’t seem to matter in the least, unless it means “you can walk (or teleport) there.”
