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Boy Swallows Universe

Boy Swallows Universe

Limited Series

2024

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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  • E1 · 56 min

    Boy Smells Rat

    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.

  • E2 · 52 min

    Boy Gets Chop

    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.

  • E3 · 49 min

    Run Boy Run

    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.

  • E4 · 57 min

    Boy Loses Dad

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

  • E5 · 57 min

    Boy Takes Flight

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

  • E6 · 55 min

    Boy Seeks Work

    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.

  • E7 · 78 min

    Boy Meets End

    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.