Boy Swallows Universe

Limited Series

2024 · 7 episodes · 6h 44m in all · 7.7/10

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

1. 

   1. Boy Smells Rat

   11 Jan 2024 · 56 min · 7.8/10

   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.

2. 

   2. Boy Gets Chop

   11 Jan 2024 · 52 min · 7.7/10

   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.

3. 

   3. Run Boy Run

   11 Jan 2024 · 49 min · 7.5/10

   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.

4. 

   4. Boy Loses Dad

   11 Jan 2024 · 57 min · 7.5/10

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

5. 

   5. Boy Takes Flight

   11 Jan 2024 · 57 min · 7.5/10

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

6. 

   6. Boy Seeks Work

   11 Jan 2024 · 55 min · 8.0/10

   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.

7. 

   7. Boy Meets End

   11 Jan 2024 · 78 min · 7.9/10

   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.