Boy Swallows Universe - Season 1

First aired: 1/11/2024 7 episodes

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.

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Episodes

1. Boy Smells Rat

Aired: 1/11/2024

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.

2. Boy Gets Chop

Aired: 1/11/2024

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.

3. Run Boy Run

Aired: 1/11/2024

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.

4. Boy Loses Dad

Aired: 1/11/2024

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

5. Boy Takes Flight

Aired: 1/11/2024

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

Aired: 1/11/2024

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.

7. Boy Meets End

Aired: 1/11/2024

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.