Boy Swallows Universe

"The acclaimed novel comes alive."

2024-01-11 Drama TV-MA

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.

Trailer

Storyline

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.

First Aired

2024-01-11
Last Aired

2024-01-11
Creator

John Collee
Genre

Drama, Crime, Mystery
Seasons

1
Episodes

7
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

Netflix

Keywords:

based on novel or book gangster coming of age miniseries brisbane 1980s

Stream and watch Boy Swallows Universe

Season 1

1. Boy Smells Rat

Eli starts the day with a turbulent driving lesson from Slim. School bullies confront Eli with a chall...More

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.Less

56mins 2024-01-11

2. Boy Gets Chop

Lyle shows Eli and Gus around his workplace and introduces them to his boss, Tytus Broz. Later, a surp...More

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.Less

52mins 2024-01-11

3. Run Boy Run

Frankie gets herself in trouble for protecting her sons. Eli searches for a way back home to look for ...More

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.Less

49mins 2024-01-11

4. Boy Loses Dad

Caitlyn continues investigating Lyle's disappearance. Accompanied by police, the school's guidance cou...More

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

57mins 2024-01-11

5. Boy Takes Flight

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

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

57mins 2024-01-11

6. Boy Seeks Work

Eli and Gus show Frankie what they've planned for their future. Later, Eli attempts to get a job as a ...More

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.Less

55mins 2024-01-11

7. Boy Meets End

Eli finds an unlikely source for a story to submit to The Courier-Mail. New evidence leads Caitlyn to ...More

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.Less