Boy Swallows Universe — Season 1
The acclaimed novel comes alive.
About this season
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 (7)
1. Boy Smells Rat
8.0Aired 11 January 2024 • 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.
2. Boy Gets Chop
7.7Aired 11 January 2024 • 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.
3. Run Boy Run
7.6Aired 11 January 2024 • 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.
4. Boy Loses Dad
7.5Aired 11 January 2024 • 57 min
Caitlyn continues investigating Lyle's disappearance. Accompanied by police, the school's guidance counselor checks on the boys.
5. Boy Takes Flight
7.5Aired 11 January 2024 • 57 min
Eli asks for a big favor from Slim's old acquaintance and comes across a major clue about Lyle's disappearance.
6. Boy Seeks Work
8.0Aired 11 January 2024 • 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.
7. Boy Meets End
7.9Aired 11 January 2024 • 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.