Tuvix - Additional Patron Take & Follow-Up Discussion

One thing I think they did great was the design of Tuvix's look. He looked unnatural not like other alien lifeforms Star Trek encounters. Tuvix to me look off, which to me was great.

I would have preferred this episode to end like The Fly. Similar moral dilemma, but only one obvious choice.

"in one eye and out the other" -- I've been saying that for decades!

Well said, Josh. I felt the same way as Alex after watching this episode. What an excellent example of what makes Star Trek so great.

I think I missed leaving my PT on this one *facepalm*. My serious answer probably alligns very closely with Alex on this one. THAT being said...screw Tuvix! I'm glad Janeway roasted him in the transporter. Dude is annoying and I was ready to toss him out the airlock myself :P

Janeway wasn't just trading 1 life for two, but was trading a two week life for the estimated 100 year and 50 year lives of Tuvok and Neelix, both with established relationships with many family members and friends, and long histories and memories. From that perspective, the choice was clear.

I love how many Pauls there are in this community. Long live Trek, and RIP Tuvix.

Thanks for continuing the discussion on this episode. It's incredibly memorable and a standout episode because it makes you both THINK and FEEL, which is what a good episode of Trek can truly accomplish when it tries. This episode never preaches at you; never tells you to think a certain way, but it gives you what good Trek SHOULD give you: something to think about and a reason to feel something about the choices people make.

Thanks for sharing this guys! Apologies for the late submit and for the low viewership numbers you will have on this one!

Fifth show if you count the animated series.

Looking forward to the “What We Think of the Tuvix Debate 30 Years After We Watched It!” post (if, you know, I’m still alive to see it).

I watched Obsession last night, Josh's smile at the end is freaking me out