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Boy Swallows Universe

Boy Swallows Universe
★ 7.3/10•2024•TV-MA•Drama•Crime•Mystery
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The acclaimed novel comes alive.

A young boy growing up in the suburbs of 1980s Brisbane faces the harsh realities of life — and the looming dangers that threaten his family.

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateJan 11, 2024

Episodes

Episode 1 - Boy Smells RatE156m

Boy Smells Rat

Eli starts the day with a turbulent driving lesson from Slim. School bullies confront Eli with a challenge, but a teacher catches them in the act.

Jan 11, 2024

Episode 2 - Boy Gets ChopE252m

Boy Gets Chop

Lyle shows Eli and Gus around his workplace and introduces them to his boss, Tytus Broz. Later, a surprise visit to Eli's house leads to trouble.

Jan 11, 2024

Episode 3 - Run Boy RunE349m

Run Boy Run

Frankie gets herself in trouble for protecting her sons. Eli searches for a way back home to look for his stepdad — and his missing stash.

Jan 11, 2024

Episode 4 - Boy Loses DadE457m

Boy Loses Dad

Caitlyn continues investigating Lyle's disappearance. Accompanied by police, the school's guidance counselor checks on the boys.

Jan 11, 2024

Episode 5 - Boy Takes FlightE557m

Boy Takes Flight

Eli asks for a big favor from Slim's old acquaintance and comes across a major clue about Lyle's disappearance.

Jan 11, 2024

Episode 6 - Boy Seeks WorkE655m

Boy Seeks Work

Eli and Gus show Frankie what they've planned for their future. Later, Eli attempts to get a job as a journalist at the local paper.

Jan 11, 2024

Episode 7 - Boy Meets EndE778m

Boy Meets End

Eli finds an unlikely source for a story to submit to The Courier-Mail. New evidence leads Caitlyn to uncover the truth about the criminal underworld.

Jan 11, 2024

Actors

Phoebe Tonkin

Phoebe Tonkin

Frances Bell

Lee Tiger Halley

Lee Tiger Halley

Gus Bell

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