Joseph

was a recurring character in Season 1 and Season 2 who is Milo Sunter's right-hand man and leader of the Russian Mafia operating in Kingstown. 
==Throughout the Series==
===Season 1===
In The End Begins, while at the prison, Joseph visits his boss Milo and tells him how Mike McLusky warned them that if Milo ever threatens him again he will make them pay. However, Joseph believes that Mike does not have the guts to go through with his threat. Milo says that is because Mike is different from his brother; that he is more like them. Milo says to Joseph to not threaten Mike again. Instead, they need to send someone else. When Joseph asks who that could be. Milo explains that it needs to be someone like Vera. That for a guy like Mike, that’s the only way they will get through to him. Milo then asks Joseph where Iris is, to which his employee states that she is currently in New York. Milo then orders Joseph to send her into Kingstown to get the job done. Shortly thereafter, Joseph call Iris, and tells Iris to come to Kingstown because he told her to.
In Orion, Joseph is seen at the strip club alongside Craig, Iris arrives and greets Joseph. Joseph immediately orders Iris to take off her clothes and to get on the stage. Iris, giggling, asks Joseph why would she do that, Joseph tells her that Milo wants her working. Iris responds in a disturbed tone that she is not a dancer. Joseph responds that there are no senators in Kingstown, hookers in Kingstown walk the streets, Milo doesn't want Iris doing that. Again, Joseph orders Iris to take off the dress. Craig is warned by Joseph that Iris is poisonous, she is only used to overturn judges and Iris working at the strip club is her cover, 
In Every Feather, A topless Iris is on stage, swaying slightly, rubbing her hands on her body. Watching from afar, Joseph and Craig question Iris's movements. Joseph says that Iris isn't even dancing, Craig says that Iris doesn't dance as well, Iris only just messes with the clients of the strip club. Craig tells Joseph that Iris alone had made off $4,000 on a Tuesday without doing lap dances or anything. Joseph tells Craig that she needs to talk to her, Craig tells him to just let her do her job. A disturbed Joseph responds, saying that what Iris is currently doing, is not her job. It's her cover. Joseph says that Iris is not doing her job worth anything. Craig nods in agreement to this. Joseph asks Craig if there is anyone in the Jungle Room, Craig responds no. Joseph responds good, he tells Craig that he wants to talk to Iris. Joseph throws a treacherous look onto Craig, Craig tries to reason with Joseph, saying that if it's a job, cover, whatever Joseph wants to call it; Iris still makes them both a lot of money. Craig warns Joseph to not do anything rash with Iris's face. Joseph threatens Craig to not ever touch him again and Joseph walks off. Craig smiles and grabs the beer on the bar counter whilst glancing over at Iris. Joseph is sitting down on the couch in the Jungle Room, Iris enters the Jungle Room, clothed with a red dress. Joseph asks Iris how things are with Mike; Iris tells Joseph that Mike won't take her calls, Joseph tells Iris that she should go see him. Iris says that she has, but that Mike won't see him. Milo believes that Mike is gay, Iris chuckles and disagrees. Joseph tells Iris that Milo wants to try something a little bit different. Joseph gets up from the couch; circles Iris. Iris asks Joseph what would Milo like to try? Joseph tells Iris that Milo thinks that he maybe likes his angels with a broken wing, so, they're going to let Mike save Iris. Iris questions Joseph and asks save me from what? Joseph responds; from us. Joseph hits Iris in the stomach; Iris directly collapses onto the couch, Joseph continues beating Iris savagely. Joseph punches Iris on the side of her body; he drags Iris by the hair onto a nearby small table, holds a hammer and tells Iris not to scream. Iris covers her mouth with her hand and Joseph slams the hammer on Iris' hand three times. Her eyes widen due to the enormous amount of pain caused by the hammer. Joseph tells Iris to tell Mike that Joseph wants to speak with him; Mike knows here to find him. Joseph fixes his shirt; walks out of the Jungle Room. Later that night, at Gaelic, Joseph sees that Mike arrives with Ian and Kyle at the bar; Joseph asks Mike if he's going to arrest him. An angry Mike knocks Joseph to the floor; pistol whips Joseph brutally. Mike tells a bloodied and beaten Joseph when Milo wants to send Mike a message, he's going to send Mike a message to Milo right back. Mike tells Joseph that Joseph is going to get real tired of being the messenger. Joseph spits out blood. 
In Along Came a Spider, Joseph and Iris are seen together in a safehouse. Iris is sitting on the bed while Joseph arrives with a small bag, containing basic utilities for Iris. Joseph then throws a new, fresh, dress to Iris. He tells Iris to get showered and get dressed. Iris asks where are they going; Joseph says back to work. Joseph smiles, closes the door and leaves. Agent Hastings grabs a glass from the upper cupboard and goes for the whiskey bottle. Joseph comes into the kitchen and advices Hastings not to drink that. Joseph backs up his statement saying that investigators will do blood work, urine work; investigators will ask wonder where Hastings got the whiskey in the trunk. Hastings agrees to what Joseph says. Hastings asks if Joseph and himself are good; Joseph says they are. Hastings tells Joseph that Hastings will get a tap on the shoulder, he turns around, and that's the lasting he remembers, questioning Joseph's method. Joseph nods in agreement. Hastings agrees as well. Hastings wants everything to go smoothy; but not have any brain damage. Joseph assures Hastings that his brain wont get hurt. Hastings quickly breathes and tells Joseph that he is ready; Joseph grabs the suppressed gun and shoots Hastings in the chest. Hastings falls back onto the trash bag with the help of Joseph's men. Hasting's body is carefully wrapped with the trash bag. Later, at night, Joseph and Iris arrive at a party full of Aryans. A worried Iris runs to Joseph, asking what are they doing at a party full of Aryans. Joseph responds that it is a lesson; no more senators for her. Iris and Joseph meet up with Duke, leader of the Aryans. Duke questions the meaning of the visit with Iris. Joseph responds that it is a gift. Duke replies that gifts usually come with strings. Joseph responds to Duke that not this one. Duke tells Joseph to call him when he wants Iris back; Joseph responds that Iris is for Duke to keep. Iris gives Joseph a confused and intimidated look, tries not to loosen her grasp with his hand. Joseph lets go of her hand, he nods and turns his back, leaves the party. Iris taken to a back room afterwards. 
===Season 2===
In Five at Five, as Mike continues his hunt for Iris on his own, he eventually runs into Joseph, who plays dumb, pretending to be unaware of Milo’s escape or Iris’ whereabouts. He’s of course working with the mobster and brings Iris back to her brothel life. Later, with the help of Tatiana, Mike gets ruled to the club. Eventually being knocked out and beaten by Joseph. Mike suspects that Tatiana’s baby is Joseph’s, which riles Russian mobster up up and Mike quickly pulls his usual moves to unarm his foe. He shoves the gun in Joseph’s face and orders him to pass on a message to Milo: ‘I know he’s out and I’m going to find him’.
In The Pool, Horace at the pawnbroker’s suggestion arrives at a club looking for Joseph. Joseph and his goons beat the living daylight out of Horace, who honestly explains his situation. He’s soon tortured as Joseph asks for the whereabouts of Milo's fortune.
In Kill Box, Joseph goes after Rosanna, Horace's wife. Later, Joseph is sent to meet with Milo. The Russian boss is angry that Joseph killed the only two people who knew of the bonds’ location. Milo states that he’ll fix things, although he doesn’t kill or punish Joseph for his stupidity. 
In Santa Jesus, Joseph and Tatiana take Iris to the church where Milo is. Milo tells Joseph and Tatiana that he wants to speak with Iris alone, Joseph and Tatiana both go outside so the pair can talk. Milo tells Iris that she confounds Joseph, Joseph beats her, but she is not scared of him. Iris has no respect for his power. Iris responds and tells Milo that she doesn't fear Joseph because he isn't the one who beats her, Milo does. Milo asks if Iris was happy in New York, she tells him it was a lie. 
==References==
Category:Male Characters
Category:Recurring Characters
Category:Season 1 Characters
Category:Season 2 Characters
Category:Deceased Characters