Belleislove

Do you mean Hook instead of Rumple? Although I think they always wanted to have Hook as a character. Not sure how permanent it was until they actually saw Colin in the role. I've never heard Rumple wasn't supposed to be permanent. I don't think whether characters were meant to be permanent has anything to do with anything as far as the show's finale. They were all first season characters who have been here almost since the beginning or at the beginning. Charming and Belle and Hook for that matter all ended up intended to be permanent so I don't think it matters what original intentions are. And all, IMO will be a big part of any finale.

I don't mean this to negate anyone's opinion by the way. I just don't agree that those characters wouldn't be a big part of the finale.

I hope the Robin fans get good stuff coming up and that he actually stays with the show.