Boy Swallows Universe — Limited Series
7 episodesFirst aired 11 January 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.
E1Boy Smells Rat
7.9Jan 202456m
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.
E2Boy Gets Chop
7.7Jan 202452m
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.
E3Run Boy Run
7.6Jan 202449m
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.
E4Boy Loses Dad
7.5Jan 202457m
Caitlyn continues investigating Lyle's disappearance. Accompanied by police, the school's guidance counselor checks on the boys.
E5Boy Takes Flight
7.5Jan 202457m
Eli asks for a big favor from Slim's old acquaintance and comes across a major clue about Lyle's disappearance.
E6Boy Seeks Work
8.0Jan 202455m
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.
E7Boy Meets End
7.9Jan 20241h 18m
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.