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Star Trek: Voyager Riddles (1995–2001) Online
Original Title :
Riddles
Genre :
TV Episode / Action / Adventure / Sci-Fi
Year :
1995–2001
Directror :
Roxann Dawson
Cast :
Kate Mulgrew,Robert Beltran,Roxann Dawson
Writer :
Gene Roddenberry,Rick Berman
Type :
TV Episode
Time :
43min
Rating :
7.5/10
Star Trek: Voyager Riddles (1995–2001) Online

Returning from an away mission, the Delta Flyer is boarded. Tuvok is assaulted by a cloaked alien from a xenophobic race called the Ba'Neth. Neurological damage leaves the once-disciplined, logical Vulcan with the mentality of a lost and scared child. With Neelix's help, Tuvok discovers new hobbies and embraces the concept of 'fun.'
Episode cast overview:
Kate Mulgrew Kate Mulgrew - Captain Kathryn Janeway
Robert Beltran Robert Beltran - Chakotay
Roxann Dawson Roxann Dawson - B'Elanna Torres (credit only)
Robert Duncan McNeill Robert Duncan McNeill - Tom Paris
Ethan Phillips Ethan Phillips - Neelix
Robert Picardo Robert Picardo - The Doctor
Tim Russ Tim Russ - Tuvok
Jeri Ryan Jeri Ryan - Seven of Nine
Garrett Wang Garrett Wang - Harry Kim
Mark Moses Mark Moses - Naroq

Neelix actor Ethan Phillips cited this one among five "Best of Neelix" installments.

Directed by Roxann Dawson, one of two Voyager episodes she directed, along with Star Trek: Voyager: Workforce: Part II (2001). She has been a successful director of many television shows in the following years.

This episode mirrors the events in Star Trek: Voyager: Tuvix (1996) that involved Neelix and Tuvok becoming symbiogenetically joined as one entity. Tuvok's flair for cooking is reminiscent of Tuvix' cooking abilities, which the crew felt were better than those of Neelix. Tuvok's unwillingness to go through with the medical procedure that will restore him to his former self also mirrors Tuvix' reluctance to return to his former individual selves.

Although Roxann Dawson directs, B'Elanna Torres does not appear in this episode.

This takes place in 2376.


User reviews

Billy Granson

Billy Granson

While out in the Delta Flier Tuvok is attacked by a cloaked alien, Neelix manages to fly him back to Voyager but the weapon has effectively wiped his brain leaving him struggling to rebuild his personality. He is frustrated that he can't do the things the old Tuvok could but as time passes he realises he can do other things and he enjoys having emotions which enable him to be friends with Neelix rather than just tolerating him. While he is coming to terms with his new self the crew are searching for the mysterious aliens which attacked him.

This was an enjoyable episode which gave Tim Russ the opportunity to show a greater emotional range than he is normally able to in the role of Tuvok. The story itself was enjoyable and posed a nice dilemma at the end where Tuvok had to decide whether to keep his emotions or sacrifice them to regain the skills needed to do his job.
ZEr0

ZEr0

This is one of the best shows that you could ever see from "Star Trek: Voyager"--one that you shouldn't miss. In many ways, it reminds me of the movie "Regarding Henry" and offers some truly touching moments.

On a shuttle mission, Mr. Tuvok is attacked by a cloaked alien. The attack is so serious that Tuvok's memory is gone and he has no idea who he is. Additionally, his Vulcan persona is gone! Scared, he reaches out to the crew member who sticks with him through all this, Neelix. Soon the pair become inseparable and you see a very, very different sort of Tuvok. He smiles, he's happy and he's having fun with his new best friend. And, because he's not the ultra-logical guy, he and Neelix create a special bond. However, if Tuvok is restored, what will become of his affection for Neelix?

This is an incredibly satisfying episode. It also helps you to see that although Tuvok always seems exasperated with Neelix and wants to avoid him, perhaps there has always been some genuine affection lying deep under the surface. Exceptional and well worth your time.
Felolune

Felolune

Tim Russ as Tuvok does a nice performance as the overly serious Vulcan, suddenly bereft of his basic personality and being. An assault by an alien force has damaged him, and he must be retaught. He becomes childlike and joyous, but it is not him. Neelix shows great compassion, but must make a huge sacrifice. This is quite touching without being maudlin.