When the word hero comes to mind, a pirate is not something that might pop into your head. However, if you’re a fan of Once Upon a Time, then
it’s not weird to categorize a pirate as a hero. In fact, Captain
Killian Jones, commonly known by his more “colorful moniker” of Hook, is
an unlikely hero that I can’t help but love. Trust me, I fly my Hook
fangirl flag pretty high. I’m sure my friends have given me side-eye
when they’ve seen my phone screen saver…So what makes Hook a hero we can
all learn from? I’m glad you asked!
His fight to redeem himself
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Hands down, Hook’s redemption arc has been one of my favorites on any
show I have ever watched. In season 2, he was a pretty heinous man,
scarred by his past misfortunes. A lot of bad stuff went down that made
him scorn, and his only happiness would come from revenge. He was
ruthless and did whatever it took to attempt to kill Gold. He was
willing to hurt innocents in order to accomplish his vengeance. In other
words, Hook was totally a jack ass, but I still loved him because deep
down I knew he was a redeemable character. And I was right! We have seen
his growth throughout the seasons, and boy has he changed a lot. Gone
is his thirst for revenge. Instead, he wants to be a better man, not
just for Emma but himself as well. He’s fought alongside the heroes,
redeeming himself and making up for his past sins. He helped saved Henry
in Neverland; he went to New York City to save Emma; and he sacrificed
himself for all of Storybrooke when he was the Dark One. Hook has
struggled with darkness, but continues to overcome it.
He owns up to all the bad he’s done
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Let’s face it: nobody on this show is perfect. Hook is far from it.
He knows that he was an awful man in his past. One scene that really
sticks out to me is from 6A. As he helps Belle move onto the Jolly
Roger, he apologizes to her for nearly killing her a few times. He tells
her he has a lot of forgiving of himself left to do for how he treated
her. Instead of brushing it off, he owned it. Hook doesn’t try to make
himself out to be this dashing hero. His past comes back to haunt him,
and he truly realizes the mistakes that he made.
He treats Emma like a princess (pun intended)
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When I first started watching the show, I nearly spit out my coffee
when I saw Captain Hook. Then my jaw dropped when I saw how romantic he
was and still is. If anything, we know Hook loves Emma more than
anything in his life. We saw this a lot in 6A when he kept the shears
because he couldn’t fathom the thought of living without her. He treats
her well, and as Jennifer Morisson said, their relationship is an
example of a healthy relationship. He fights for her and always puts her
before anything else. She’s his world, and he treats her so. Not to
mention the fact that he has always believed in her even when those
closest to her did not. (Never using her Dark One dagger!) He
continually supports her and loves her. In fact, he gave up his revenge
for love. Swoon. Someone find me a Killian Jones, please and thank you.
He doesn’t even know the good within him
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Hook still struggles with seeing the good within him. Sometimes he
simply cannot wrap his head around himself being a hero. Emma tells him
that he’s changed and is a hero in her book. I think his humbleness
showcases him as an unlikely hero. Psssttt….Hook, you’re a hero in my
book too!
He always has his mates backs
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It must be pirate code, but Hook always has his friends backs. Even
in Neverland when David was being all angsty towards him, he still
helped David from dying. Not to mention the fact he backed off from Emma
after Neal came back so he could give Neal a shot at having a family.
(A lot of ‘ughs’ from me) I could go on with Hook always being there for
his friends, but that would be a lot of writing. And I may or may
not have to get ready for classes… Suffice to say, he never just looks
out for himself. In the beginning of his story, yeah, he only looked out
for himself, but not anymore. Now he takes into consideration those
around him.
When I rewatched season 2 in the beginning of this year, it was like
watching two different characters in the same body. Hook has developed
as a character so much that you barely remember he was a villain. Well,
until you get his villainous flashbacks. Despite that, Hook is the
unlikely hero that we can’t help but root for. Also, he’s sassy,
attractive and brooding. Who doesn’t like that in their hero?!
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How hot was Dark Hook though? I’m completely biased in this decision
to make Dark Hook my most favorite type of Hook, but hero Hook was a
close first too. I swear he was.
I always loved Hook as a villain, and with Dark Hook, we saw him
completely evil. And it was so entertaining to watch. I think my main
reason, besides him being super hot as the Dark One, was that he was
sassy, which made it fun to watch. He didn’t take anyone’s crap, and
even as the Dark One, he still somehow was himself. In all his sassy
manner.
Like I said, hero Hook and the Hook who loves Emma was a close tie
with Dark Hook. Hook as a hero was something we never thought would be
possible since his main goal was revenge. So seeing this version of Hook
was new and amazing.
His character managed to do a 360, and his heart softened with the
help of Emma. He threw his revenge out the window and made a vow to
become a better man. He knew he was capable of change, and he never gave
up the fight to become a hero. A better man for his true love. That’s
what makes this version so admirable: his fight and drive to want to
join the band of heroes.
3. Pirate Hook
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Pirate Hook had so much edge, and I absolutely loved it. I tend to
sympathize with broken characters, and this version of Hook was most
certainly broken. There was good in him, but he had buried it down so
deep. However, we knew Pirate Hook was capable of change.
Although, being a pirate wasn’t a bad thing for Hook. Ultimately,
this is what brought him to being a hero. It was all about the journey
to get there. Also, Pirate Hook had a superb sense of authority,
adventure, and passion. It also gives him his snark that we still see
within hero Hook.
4. Deckhand Hook
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Awww Deckhand Hook was awkwardly adorable. I just loved how shy and
smitten he was when he met Emma in this alternate universe. He was still
drawn to her then, so that was pretty cool. Your OTP could never.
We saw a more innocent version of the Hook we all came to know. It
was a nice change. This version of Hook also made a vow against rum,
which was quite the drastic change from his true self. Nonetheless,
Deckhand Hook was still a man who would fight for Emma. In any world, in
any form, Killian Jones is always brave.
5. Lieutenant Hook
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We didn’t get to see much of Lieutenant Hook, but what we did see was
awesome. Hook was a completely different man back in the day. While
he’s always been a man of honor and code, we got to see where he got
that. Via the Royal Army.
This Hook was so pure, no darkness to be found. He was just a normal
dude serving alongside his older brother. If only he knew the trouble he
would get himself into later in his life. Look at his carefree self in
that gif. So ready for adventure.
6. Old, fat Hook
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Old, fat Hook was a sight to see, that was for sure. However, he was
still the cocky man he’s always been. It was hilarious to see such a
change in Hook. He sure let himself go a bit. I know Emma blames the
rum, but maybe he was eating too many pancakes. Could’t resist; don’t
mind my lame attempt at wit.
While I thought this version of Hook was funny, it certainly deserves
the last ranking. I like my guy liner, leather wearing, dark and
handsome Hook the best. Hopefully he ages better than this!
Actually, I think I love better Pirate Hook than Hero one, you can see Colin is really feeling the vibes and enjoying playing both, Dark One and Pirate, and he does it with great charm. He likes Old Fat Hook too, but he's not as hot as Pirate and Dark :) And Deckhand Hook is just adorable :)
Sorry
but it takes third month so I think it's something serious
He filled emptiness in my heart, so perfectly
He's every grin, every blink, every smile, the way he look, the way he bites his bottom lip, the way he's working his tongue through his lips, the slightly open mouth,
Moments That Made Me Fall Hook, Line, and Sinker For Colin O'Donoghue
His Smile Make me Swoon Past the Point of Recovery
His Scruff is Pretty Much Flawless
He Wears a Leather Jacket and my Heart Flutter
He seriously has me considering definition of perfection
He Looks Taken Aback and I Just Want to Hold Him
He Made Me Avert My Eyes Because He Is Just That Stunning
He Had Me Wishing For an Intimate Dinner Date
When He Went All Casual, but There Was Nothing Casual About My Love For Him
When He Took the Most Flawless Portrait Ever
That Time He Delivered the Sexiest Side-Eye I'd Ever Seen
When He Had Me "Hooked" on Him, With No Hopes of Recovery
That Time He Mastered the Whole "One Eyebrow Arch" Thing
When He Stared Straight Into My Soul Before I Could Adequately Prepare
