i don't understand how the women // non-men weren't closer as a group in TADC. like, there's... plenty of reasons and ways for them to be close-knitted.
why are Pomni's most "profound" relationships with the two men of the group ( Jax isn't a man, but she didn't know that a majority of the time, if at all, so )?
why didn't Pomni try to get closer to Ragatha, who had been nothing but kind to her and trying to help her adjust?
why didn't Pomni try to get closer to Gangle and defend her from Jax?
why didn't Pomni try to get closer to Zooble and understand what they wanted most?
of course, i love Kinger, but the show didn't even seem to care about him that much until it was "suddenly" relevant that he becomes sane in the dark. he was mostly used to give vague hints to the confusing plot.
and y'all already know what i have to say about Jax.
Jax had done literally nothing but terrorize and torment every woman // non-men of the cast, she had assaulted, mocked, ridiculed, and sexually harassed Gangle ( i shivered at the "aren't you supposed to be submissive?" line ) ( and, to be honest, i wouldn't be surprised if Jax was racist, too ), made fun of Zooble's dysphoria when they were actively feeling better, silenced Ragatha, planted centipedes in her bedroom because she knew it was a phobia of hers, and just all around got a kick out of making her uncomfortable!
what actual reason does Pomni have to prefer her over anyone else? she literally said, to Ragatha, that she should've been more appreciative of her trying to help! and she still chose Jax over her? WHY?
this is why i don't like self-inserts in large shows, because writers have proven time and time again to be irresponsible with them. i think the concept is fine, it can be fun to play around with, but not like this.