One of the things i kind of found awkward in TADC is the sit around and talk about feelings setting. It was done what, 5 times? 2 with pomni, 1 with kinger and ragatha and 2 with Zooble and Gangle. Idk I just found it kinda... Lame? I guess I just didn't like they repetitiveness.
I think people missed that he was NEVER meant to be redeemed, he as a character is a cautionary tale about destroying yourself because you refuse to change or let yourself feel remorseful even though you hurt those around you
Not all characters are meant for a happy ending
The Baker was one of the first times I had ever seen a plus size man treated as an attractive love interest. He was instantly one of my childhood crushes and I wish we had more characters like him.