Boy Swallows Universe
The acclaimed novel comes alive.
Overview
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.
Episodes
S01E01 Boy Smells Rat
January 11, 2024 8.3 56 min
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.
S01E02 Boy Gets Chop
January 11, 2024 6.8 52 min
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.
S01E03 Run Boy Run
January 11, 2024 7.2 49 min
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.
S01E04 Boy Loses Dad
January 11, 2024 7.0 57 min
Caitlyn continues investigating Lyle's disappearance. Accompanied by police, the school's guidance counselor checks on the boys.
S01E05 Boy Takes Flight
January 11, 2024 7.2 57 min
Eli asks for a big favor from Slim's old acquaintance and comes across a major clue about Lyle's disappearance.
S01E06 Boy Seeks Work
January 11, 2024 7.5 55 min
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.
S01E07 Boy Meets End
January 11, 2024 7.2 78 min
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.
Cast
Phoebe Tonkin
Frances Bell
Lee Tiger Halley
Gus Bell