Boy Swallows Universe - Season 1

Season 1

Brisbane, 1983: A lost father, a mute brother, a mum in jail, a heroin dealer for a stepfather and a notorious criminal for a babysitter. It's not as if Eli's life isn't complicated enough already. He's just trying to follow his heart, learning what it takes to be a good man, but life just keeps throwing obstacles in the way – not least of which is Tytus Broz, legendary Brisbane drug dealer. But if Eli's life is about to get a whole lot more serious. He's about to fall in love. And, oh yeah, he has to break into Boggo Road Jail on Christmas Day, to save his mum.

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Episodes7

DatesJan. 11, 2024 - Jan. 11, 2024

Episodes

Season 1Episode 156 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.

Jan. 11, 2024

Season 1Episode 252 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.

Jan. 11, 2024

Season 1Episode 349 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.

Jan. 11, 2024

Season 1Episode 457 min

Boy Loses Dad

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

Jan. 11, 2024

Season 1Episode 557 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.

Jan. 11, 2024

Season 1Episode 655 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.

Jan. 11, 2024

Season 1Episode 778 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.

Jan. 11, 2024