John Collee
Director
Boy Swallows Universe (2024)
Limited Series
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.
Released Jan. 11, 2024
Episode 57 min
15+
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Watch Providers: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Production Companies: Anonymous Content, AC Chapter One, Brouhaha Entertainment
Network: Netflix
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8.1
S1E1 - 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, midnight
7.2
S1E2 - 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, midnight
7.5
S1E3 - 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, midnight
7.4
S1E4 - Boy Loses Dad
Caitlyn continues investigating Lyle's disappearance. Accompanied by police, the school's guidance counselor checks on the boys.
Jan. 11, 2024, midnight
7.5
S1E5 - 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, midnight
7.6
S1E6 - 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, midnight
7.5
S1E7 - 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, midnight
Network: Netflix
Episode Runtime: 57 min.
Season Runtime: 404 min.
Released: Jan. 11, 2024
Last Air Date: Jan. 11, 2024, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-MA
Common sense age: 15+
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