Tuvix [SEP] series
Tuvix
"Tuvix" is the 40th episode (24th in the ) of the science fiction television program "". The episode originally aired on May 6, 1996, and tells the story of Tuvok and Neelix being merged into a unique third character named Tuvix.
The episode was substantially rewritten from its original incarnation as a lighthearted story to a more somber tale with serious moral and ethical implications. Tom Wright guest stars as Tuvix to lend more credence to a unique new character that consists of equal parts Tuvok and Neelix
conclusion; first Tuvix was re-written to object to the procedure and then 's refusal was added to force Captain Janeway to put truth to action. Piller later described Biller as "the poet laureate of "Star Trek"", highlighting his work on "Tuvix" and "" as examples.
Production Casting.
Director Cliff Bole and the episode's producers originally considered having series regular Ethan Phillips (Neelix) portray Tuvix, but decided against it fearing that he was too identifiable and would have difficulty integrating an equal