[s2e4] — The Crocodile

In the Enchanted Forest, Rumplestiltskin discovers that his wife, , has been kidnapped by pirates. When he finds their ship, he meets the charming Captain Hook (Killian Jones) . Lacking the courage to fight, Rumplestiltskin lets them go. Years later, after becoming the powerful Dark One, he encounters Hook again and exacts a brutal revenge, leading to Milah's death and Hook losing his hand.

Rumple's wife, whose choices and eventual fate define the long-standing feud between the Dark One and the Captain. [S2E4] The Crocodile

His fear and cowardice are explored, showing how his pursuit of power was a reaction to his past weaknesses. In the Enchanted Forest, Rumplestiltskin discovers that his

The episode reveals why Hook calls Rumple "The Crocodile"—it is because of the scaly, reptilian skin Rumple possesses as the Dark One. Critical Reception Years later, after becoming the powerful Dark One,

is the fourth episode of the second season of the ABC fantasy drama series Once Upon a Time . This episode primarily focuses on the backstory of Rumplestiltskin and his transformation into the "Crocodile" of the Peter Pan mythos. Episode Summary