Boy Swallows Universe (2024)
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.
Boy Swallows Universe: Season 1 - 8 Episode s
1x1 - Boy Smells Rat
January 11, 2024
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.
1x2 - Boy Gets Chop
January 11, 2024
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.
1x3 - Run Boy Run
January 11, 2024
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.
1x4 - Boy Loses Dad
January 11, 2024
Caitlyn continues investigating Lyle's disappearance. Accompanied by police, the school's guidance counselor checks on the boys.
1x5 - Boy Takes Flight
January 11, 2024
Eli asks for a big favor from Slim's old acquaintance and comes across a major clue about Lyle's disappearance.
1x6 - Boy Seeks Work
January 11, 2024
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.
1x7 - Boy Meets End
January 11, 2024
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.
1x8 - Episode 8
Boy Swallows Universe: 1 Season
Actors in Boy Swallows Universe
Phoebe Tonkin
Frances Bell
Travis Fimmel
Lyle Orlik
Lee Tiger Halley
Gus Bell, Young Gus Bell
Bryan Brown
Slim Halliday
Simon Baker
Robert Bell
Sophie Wilde
Caitlyn Spies
Felix Cameron
Eli Bell, Young Eli Bell
Anthony LaPaglia
Tytus Broz
Christopher James Baker
Ivan Kroll
Zac Burgess
Eli Bell
Toby Schmitz
Tim Cotton
Rob Carlton
Brian Robertson
Eloise Rothfield
Shelly Huffman
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