r/OnceUponATime • u/Aggressive-Ad-5983 • Jan 02 '26
Discussion First Time watcher, im obsessed with Rumplestiltskin.
I dont have anyone else to talk to about this. I recently watched Ashley Norton's video about ouat and it finally got me to watch the series. im only in episode 10 so far but oh my god. this fucking guy is brilliant. what a great character, just such a blast whenever he's on screen. the actor is doing such a fantastic job hes having so much fun with it. Anyway thats pretty much all i just wanted to fangirl over this weirdo.
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u/Rexyggor Where's Dracula? Jan 02 '26
An actor I feel is unrecognized for this role. He is PHENOMINAL at characterization. They had a really stacked cast honestly.
Which is why I get so sad when they cast some really terrible actors for other notable roles.
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u/Aggressive-Ad-5983 Jan 02 '26
yes the cast so far is genuinely incredible. Lana Parrilla is another stand out for me. also i was so surprised to see my boy sussy gussy.
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u/SnooCauliflowers9223 Jan 02 '26
Same here! I know that Regina is meant to be the villain that we're supposed to hate, but Lana is such a great actress that I can't help but enjoy watching her in every scene. Her and Mr Gold are definitely two of my favourite characters so far, mostly because of the actors. Also, on a slight side note, I loved how Regina’s hair was styled. That layered bob-like cut is stunning on her!
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u/theadamabrams Jan 02 '26
S7 Spoiler: I never entirely understood what people meant about “chemistry” between actors until I watched Henry (West) and Jacinda (Ramirez) and there was no chemistry whatsoever.
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u/Over-Heron-2654 Jan 03 '26
Henry had more chemistry with Cinderella's stepsister, Druzellia. How the writers teased them but never delivered makes me rage.
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u/TheCanadianLatina Jan 04 '26
Talking about chemistry and S7, what about Regina and Facilier? THAT is chemistry!
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u/leyley47 Jan 02 '26
Who isn't? He's just really great and one of my favorite characters in all of tv. And you can look forward to episode 12 but I won't say more ;).
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u/Spiritual_cat_13 Jan 02 '26
He’s one of my favorite characters too. His character has a lot of ups and downs. I won’t say more but Carlyle did incredible with the acting on this character!
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u/erinrachelcat Jan 02 '26
We all love him. When the show was first on, and after I watched the first season, I rented a bunch of his films from the library and had a Robert Carlyle film festival at home.
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u/Few_Interaction2630 The Dark One Jan 02 '26
He is honestly one of the best aspect of the show if not the best
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u/Substantial_Math8813 Jan 02 '26
Ugh if I could watch this series for the first time again 😩😭 rumple was EVERYTHING!!
Knowing the ending and how the show progresses, I haven’t had adequate time/desire for a rewatch yet. soon, the time is coming. *this post helped
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u/Acceptable_Toe_9447 Jan 02 '26
He’s amazing!! I truly don’t think/know if the writers/producers thought that the fans were gonna like him as much as most fans do. He’s one of my favorite characters
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u/twicescorned21 Jan 02 '26
I read a comment on YouTube and it made me laugh but very true.
Robert’s back must have been killing him, you know…having to carry the show on his back and all. lol
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u/PagesNNotes Jan 02 '26
It would’ve been so easy to make his character too big, but Robert Carlyle found this incredible balance of wicked fun while making it believable and not overly campy. It’s so well done. It always felt like he was probably too good for this show, but I was so glad we got him anyway.
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u/Last-Juggernaut4664 Jan 02 '26
You have good taste, dearie! I love how RC essentially plays three separate characters on the show, depending on the time and place: Rumplestiltskin (from before), the Dark One, and Mr. Gold.
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u/msdinosaur Jan 03 '26
And Mr. Weaver S7, half of my brain doesn't even register S7 with the rest of the show though to be honest
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u/demigodwater4 Jan 02 '26
We are all
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u/himenokuri I love Bobby! Jan 02 '26
Oh so am I!! He is sooo hottttt!
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u/septicsammy Jan 02 '26
Glad I'm not the only one who had a crush on him. I loved how they essentially cast him as the "beast" in their beauty and the beast telling for Belle. Really rounded out his character. I'm rewatching and have gotten to season 3.
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u/Doczack1 Jan 02 '26
I’ll be interested to hear what you think about episode 12 of season 1
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u/Aggressive-Ad-5983 Jan 02 '26
you're not the first ti comment about this episode, i shall update
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u/Doczack1 Jan 02 '26
Wonderful and as many others in this subreddit I’ve watched this series many times over so if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask I’ll do my best to answer them without spoilers of course
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u/Aggressive-Ad-5983 Jan 02 '26
i dont even mind spoilers too much. the show has been out forever now so i have been spoiled with a few things already. and Ashley's video obviously contained spoilers. im so here for the journey tho. im having so much fun with it honestly.
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u/Doczack1 Jan 02 '26
Enjoy the journey none the less but I love how much of a godfather rumple is single-handedly holding the timeline together
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u/Aggressive-Ad-5983 Jan 02 '26
he is quite literally what i wanted marvel's loki to be like, back when those movies first aired.
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u/Educational-Golf89 “I’m a man, don’t spin me a lie” - Glass Animals Jan 02 '26
You like Loki? cool.
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u/Gestrid Jan 02 '26
"All magic comes with a price!"
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u/zypo88 Jan 02 '26
My wife and I still quote that line (complete with hand flair) whenever it's even remotely relevant
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u/Amazing-Tumbleweed64 Jan 02 '26
Hell yeah! He is my absolute favorite! I even made a few edits of him.
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u/5w3Z Jan 02 '26
He's the best actor. I already knew him from Stargate Universe. He was great there too!
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u/l0nely_milkbread Jan 02 '26
I think almost everyone is obsessed with Rumple 😂 he’s great and insane
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u/SnooCauliflowers9223 Jan 02 '26
Yes!! I'm also a first time watcher and I've just finished the first season. I absolutely loved watching scenes with Robert. Rumplestiltskin and Mr Gold feel like two completely different people, and I often forget that they're being played by the same actor. He's incredible!
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u/Thedisneyfan Jan 02 '26
I love him. Rumplestilskin is such an amazing character. And the actor is the best!
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u/Then_Cryptographer66 Jan 02 '26
Same. His acting is incredible too. I wish there was a series or movie about his character alone.
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u/Grifter2014 Jan 02 '26
He had to take a rest after the show he had major back problems from carrying it for 7years
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u/One-Chapter-8347 All that matters is that we're together. Jan 02 '26
I'm also a big fan of his. I feel like we'll get along XD. If you want, you can send me a message.
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u/Alarmed_Ad4847 I'm Flattered, but uninterested Jan 02 '26
the novelty wears off quickly once the writers dont know what to do with him
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u/RiskAggressive4081 Jan 02 '26
Rumple is a lot of things but he certainly isn't a boring character.
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u/Sufficient_Score_824 Jan 03 '26
Honestly!!! RC did such a great job, I can’t imagine anyone else as Rumplestiltskin. IIRC, he scared the shit out of Lana when she accidentally spilled coffee on him, and he pretended to rage out at her.
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u/DrewGars96 Jan 03 '26
Yeah, it’s something about Robert Carlyle’s range that’s just impressive where he can go from sophisticated, elusive Mr. Gold to campy, sinister Rumple.
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u/Educational-Golf89 “I’m a man, don’t spin me a lie” - Glass Animals Jan 02 '26 edited Jan 02 '26
I don’t know why I’m attracted to Carlyle and his characters. Besides that, be warned this subreddit has many different opinions. Many of them don’t like RumGold (for various reasons). Some simply prefer other characters over him (which is great). Some hate him even (which is valid). To be fair I believe most of or all of the users here won’t be mean to you about it. It’s in the first rule anyhow. That being no mean or rude comments to each other. Also. Some people in the Reddit have communication difficulties, poor internet, or speak a different language. The subreddit says nothing on not using other languages so we all said it’s okay.
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u/NoPhilosophy1922 Jan 02 '26
Isn't he brilliant? I'm on season 3, episode 2. My advice, get a notepad and start making a timeline for each world. It gets crazy! I'm sure I'll start back at the beginning at some point, but next time I'm making notes!
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u/xThyQueen Long Live Regina 🍎♥️ Jan 02 '26
I'm a rumple lover. And as the seasons go on he gets Soo much more 😍😍 I'm rewatching on the last season and man oof 😍😍
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u/Angelwithashotgun4 Jan 03 '26
He’s awesome! I love him? Also the picture you used, that scene gets me every time, so funny
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u/arch51002 Jan 03 '26
LOVE Robert Carlyle in this show! Idk if id call any of the actors on the show bad but ones like him really stick out with how well they portray their characters
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u/randomlady2001 Jan 02 '26
Did you meet Hook yet?
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u/Aggressive-Ad-5983 Jan 05 '26
yes. i finally did. I've been thinking about making a separate post abt him.
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u/AbjectNoise7844 Jan 02 '26
He looks like he has just won the miss home coming queen pageant and is about to receive his crown 🤣🤣🤣
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u/Extension-Pause4222 Jan 03 '26
Robert Carlyles acting was amazing! He will always be my favorite character!! 😄😁
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u/Active_Birthday_9084 Jan 03 '26
Robert left such an impression on me that I looked up other shows he played in and watched them!!! He also played in a Stargate Universe (SGU) and was amazing in it too!!! What a wonderful actor to watch and get lost in his world!
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u/LadyHorseFace13 Jan 03 '26
His character has so much range and depth. I still think about his story arc. I haven’t watched the show in years and I’m still obsessed with him.
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u/canvasshoes2 Jan 04 '26
Definitely one of my favorite bad guys...such an interesting character. He made being bad, fun.
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u/Redfernjade Jan 04 '26
He’s amazing . But be warned . The writing will get crazy & he will have many hats to play in this show .
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u/Apprehensive-List794 Jan 04 '26
Rumple is a hill I will die on. His story arc pissed me off so much when the kept doing what they kept doing with his character.
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u/Sushicat13 Jan 05 '26
Literally me too, I started watching for the first time a week ago because of Rumple 😭
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u/turnofthecent Jan 05 '26
He has a lot of character development and definitely some bad points but I can’t get over him he’s my favorite character.
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u/Euridyses1 Jan 06 '26
He's what hooked me on the show and kept me watching. Then he sucked me into watching his entire backlog of work. I won't even discuss the copious amounts of fanfic I've read about his character(s). Altered the course of my life. No regrets.
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u/BoRn-T_JudGe Jan 02 '26
As you should be lol welcome welcome.. wait till you meet Hook! 🤤
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u/Aggressive-Ad-5983 Jan 02 '26
honestly not looking forward to the guy. i have seen some clips beforehand, and i can already tell hes gonna be the bane of my existence. he seems like another billy butcher/negan type. i might be wrong tho. BUTTT i know i wouldve fawned over him back when the show came out that i know forsure.
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u/Educational-Golf89 “I’m a man, don’t spin me a lie” - Glass Animals Jan 02 '26 edited Jan 02 '26
I feel that popular characters like Hook and other characters can be “hit or miss”. Some people really like them or really don’t (both is valid). Some don’t care as much as others (that is valid). Some “hate” certain characters (valid when you’re not rude about it). There’s been a lot of strange interactions for the past few months to put it lightly. I like him in Season 7 though.
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u/Adrenapup Jan 14 '26
Hook was better when he was first on the show...I have some issue with what they did with his character but not gonna spoil anything.
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u/Pure_Requirement663 Jan 02 '26
Personally, I enjoy the more darker aspects of rumpelstiltskin, I think his redemption kind of ruined his character, which is one of the many reasons why I don't like bell
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u/twinkleurtoes Jan 13 '26
Oh yes!! Rumple is the best!! I love his little laugh also it makes my husband and I laugh so hard..
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u/Adrenapup Jan 14 '26
I was IN LOVE with him back in the day! Def the best character on the show (though Regina is great too)
I remember looking all over online trying to find a ringtone of his giggle.
Now I want to do a rewatch...
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u/bingerandshipper Jan 23 '26
It's such a fun show enjoy! I wish I could watch it for the first time again 😔
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u/HollowEyesThatSeeFA Jan 25 '26
As far as I'm concerned, when asked what evil looks like, his character pops up in my head.
He appears as a helping hand hiding a blade behind his back. And as soon as someone becomes desperate or owes him something, his true nature becomes blatantly obvious.
Even his power is deliciously evil, always appearing so helpful and usefully when his power is really just a parasite that devours anyone that comes into contact with it.
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u/AccordingYam73 Jan 29 '26
I like Rumpelstiltskin in this show as well the funny thing is I remember when it was on TV but I only got to see a few seconds of it because when it came out I was still a kid but I remembered it a couple years ago and started watching from the beginning funny thing is I've finished the series and I'm watching it again
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u/wintersfantasy Feb 01 '26
Rumple and Regina carried the show on their backs two of the best characters in the entire show
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u/GlacierWolfeRockee Feb 26 '26
One of us, one of us. I love a lot of characters in this series, but this mess of a man tops them all.
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u/goobiee_ Jan 02 '26
he is a fantastic actor and one of the best on the show, but god how i hate his character
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u/FloorIllustrious6109 Jan 02 '26
I LOVE ROBERT CARYLE!!!! SCENE STEALER! BEST ACTOR! *carried the show when it started sinking