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I’d prefer it if Hazel wouldn’t be redeemed. Not because I dislike him or something like that, but because it would be predicteble and cliché. Furthermore, I am curious about him.

Hazel doesn’t seem like a bad person deep down. So what could drive him to join Salem? Is it really just vengeance? Or something more? His dialogue does seem to hint he considers himself on the good side, or at least better.

Villains aren’t always like Cinder or Adam. They don’t have to be ruthless and cruel all the time. Plus, the show is trying to paint Ozpin’s and Salem’s conflict as morally gray. If Ozpin has a dark side (don’t know what it is, tbh. RT did not handle that well) then there must be something that makes Salem’s cause worthwhile to some people.

And that’s why I don’t Hazel to turn around and join the protagonists because he happens to be somewhat nice. I want him to die for a cause he believes in, just as RWBY and co. believe un their cause.