Why is Hudson the only member of the clan with a Scottish accent?
Greg’s answer: Part of this depends on what kind of answer you want. A behind-the-scenes answer or a within-the-world-of -the-show answer. For the latter, Hudson is the guy who spent the most time around humans in the tenth century. He thus picked up their accent. The others had a more neutral accent. (If you listen carefully, even the trio maintain a more classic neutral accent until “Awakening, Part Three”). That neutral accent was easily influenced by twentieth century contacts and culture. If you’re looking for that behind-the-scenes answer, then know that Hudson’s accent carries symbolic weight. A reminder of where our gang came from while allowing the younger characters to represent where they are now. With Goliath’s classic, dignified speech patterns and neutral accent representing the middle, transitional ground. It’s all done to create another layer of tension, another layer of depth to the characters. In any case, this was not an oversight. We made a conscious decision (for r
