Tuvix [SEP] cast member
with Commander Chakotay (Robert Beltran), Kes, and Tuvix himself, Janeway ultimately decides to proceed with the separation, acting "in absentia" to protect the rights of the two original men. Tuvix makes a final emotive plea for support from the crew, but finds no supporters. After the Doctor refuses to take Tuvix's life in compliance with the medical precept of doing no harm, Janeway performs the procedure herself and succeeds in restoring both Tuvok and Neelix.
Production.
Production Writing.
"Tuvix" was
. Both director Cliff Bole and Wright himself had reservations about the latter's take on the character, and despite a perceived lack of support, Wright still praised the "Voyager" cast and crew. Both the story and performances of "Tuvix" were lauded by the production team and critics alike.
Researchers and critics found "Tuvix" teeming with technical and philosophical content, including thematic ties to other episodes in the "Star Trek" canon, real-world logical and metaphysical ramifications, and scientific concessions for the story