Todd and Matt Russle

So considering they both are part of the Lana storyline, I thought now would be a great time to do a post dedicated to them and what we know about them so far.

Obviously Matt has always held a main part in the story but Todd has been in it the whole way through - mostly in relation to his friendship/relationship with Sophie. They have both influenced storylines in huge ways yet their own is still a bit of a mystery...


The Basics:

Todd (Michael) Russle

Age: 39

Occupation: Gang member/works for Sophie in fashion

Matt Russle

Age: 39

Occupation: Gang member

So we know these two are twins - obviously non-identical and there is always a big deal about twins being forever close etc but this never happened for them.

Something happened which caused them both to become huge enemies and a few things include -

1. The main event that we know about is when Todd slept with Matt's girlfriend Lara

HOWEVER -

The pair were already in separate gangs so they obviously got split up when they were younger and began to drift then.

We know Buddy had a lot to do with their parents death and that Buddy wanted to take Matt in. We don't know why he didn't take Todd but he ended up in a different gang and they became enemies.

2. Sophie/Matt/Todd situation 

We know that Sophie and Matt slept together/dated and had a child together. Obviously Sophie was very close to Todd so this could have annoyed him a lot and fueled his hatred for his brother even more.

It also could have annoyed Matt as Sophie was closer to Todd in the end and this wasn't the first time a girl had chosen Todd over him.

I think there has probably been a lot that contributed to their hatred to each other but I do believe, they were probably close before. I think too much happened in their life and everything ended up piling up. I do believe that them being separated into different gangs is what caused many of the problems and they were never able to come back from that.

Now, even though they hate each other and have their differences, they naturally have a lot in common.

1. Both gang members

2. Same taste in girls - e.g. Lara and Sophie

3. Both put on a strong front yet can be huge softies

4. They both just want to be apart of something and experience love

- this may not be as obvious but their actions show it.

Who would I trust more?

This is difficult because at the end of the day, I do think deep down they are both as genuine as each other. At first look, you'd probably think that Matt was more trustworthy just because he has lived a more 'normal' life. He has a family and wife etc... all of whom are easy to trust. However, I do think Todd is just as decent.

He works a normal job (which he is known to be amazing at) and when he is around Sophie, he seems completely normal. I think he just does stuff to kick up a fuss because he enjoys it. Although he may be dangerous, he has a gentle enough heart that he could be trusted too.


What to expect from the brothers?

I don't think they are going to be best friends anytime soon however I will not give up hope of them making up. Now that Lana is in the picture, she has probably given a greater chance for that to happen. Todd is looking out for her for Sophie's sake and this may lead to himself and Matt having reason to spend more time together.

I don't know for sure but I do hope that they do manage to get back on speaking terms without getting into raging arguments!

Now that they are both outgrowing the gang (sort of) and are more mature, it would be great to see them put their differences aside and get along.