They have said the same with the villains – they have created villains that aren’t entirely evil because they wanted to show WHY they became evil
You just basically summed up why I watch this show rumplegoldfan! Nothing is simply black and white. The character’s complicated history allows you to become deeply attached to them and form your own personal opinion on the multi layered situation. It’s like when I’m watching Skin Deep with these lovey eyes, then all of a sudden I remember how Rumpel kind of blew up a fairy (and other evil what not) and I think This cannot be right!…But I wish it was because there just sooo sweet together, maybe he’s changed!…or Belle’s in danger…. The story lines make everything more interesting and heart-wrenching. If you begin to through in your own morals and feelings for characters, you know it’s an amazing show worth analyzing/watching 😉