But does’t that beg the question can you leave Rumbelle alone and have Rumple fulfill his main role which is to fill in as a villain when the arc villain isn’t enough? Even if Belle’s not there just the idea that Rumple is gonna black hat it up in S7 would put quite a damper on Rumbelle, no?
I wish they would either fully redeem him and make him a force of good or make him the main big bad to close out the show. I’m getting sick of him partnering up with the latest villain who strolls into town. Rumple is incredibly powerful. Who better to have as the final villain?