Does Damian need to be redeemed or not? I'm not clear if the characters think he needs to be. If he's already ready to be Robin, how bad is he supposed to be?
Yes he does, he's a completely casual murderer, who genuinely sees nothing wrong with killing to get what he wants. He beheaded the Spook, and made a genuine effort to kill Tim because HE wanted to be Robin. He's a spoiled brat with no morals... that seriously needs redemption to be Robin.