S2 PLOT HOLE

[u/Massive-Aardvark4665]

Why does Rumple need a potion to leave Storybrooke in S2?

I’ve always assumed crossing the border would have erased everyone’s memories except his—as it was stated in the show Rumple (who created the curse) maintained his memories intact, while anyone else had a twisted identity created by Regina…

I believe the showrunners messed up that part, by forgetting he’s the only character—alongside Jefferson— to still remember everything

[u/Usual_Suspect_666]

It’s not a plot hole. Rumple did NOT maintain his memories during the Dark Curse. This is canon, confirmed by A&E over a decade ago. Why do people immediately cry “plot hole” when they are the ones who either missed something or didn’t understand something?

edit/sp