This is like trying to decide apples and oranges.
Of course, I loved Bridger. He was a scientist and open to extreme possibilities, preferring military action as a last resort (sounds like he would've been good on Star Trek.
), and preferred peaceful solutions whenever possible.
But I also really liked Hudson, because in the situation that developed while seaQuest was missing, his hard-line military style was what the world needed. He was also open to more unconventional solutions, and never failed to take his officers' opinions into consideration, but when he made a decision, he went after it full-bore. My only gripe at Hudson was his attitude toward Darwin, but Hudson was military, not a scientist like Bridger. Had the series gone on though, I'd bet that Hudson would have come around to embrace Darwin as a valuable crewmember. Darwin certainly proved his usefulness, even in Season 3, when his appearances really dwindled.
I loved the situation in Season 3, because it provided a series of recurring villains, such as President Bourne, Larry Deon, and Mason Freeman. I just wish Season 3 had had a full bite at the apple, so to speak. I WANT Season 3 to come out on DVD!!!!!!!