“The acclaimed novel comes alive.”
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.
- Created by
- John Collee
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 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.
S1 E1Boy Smells Rat
Jan 11, 20247.956 min
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.
S1 E2Boy Gets Chop
Jan 11, 20247.752 min
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.
S1 E3Run Boy Run
Jan 11, 20247.649 min
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.
S1 E4Boy Loses Dad
Jan 11, 20247.557 min
Caitlyn continues investigating Lyle's disappearance. Accompanied by police, the school's guidance counselor checks on the boys.
S1 E5Boy Takes Flight
Jan 11, 20247.557 min
Eli asks for a big favor from Slim's old acquaintance and comes across a major clue about Lyle's disappearance.
S1 E6Boy Seeks Work
Jan 11, 2024855 min
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.
Starring
Phoebe Tonkin
Frances Bell
Lee Tiger Halley
Gus Bell
Christopher James Baker
Ivan Kroll
Sophie Wilde
Caitlyn Spies
Felix Cameron
Eli Bell
Simon Baker
Robert Bell
Bryan Brown
Arthur 'Slim' Halliday
Toby Schmitz
Tim Cotton
Rob Carlton
Brian Robertson
Eloise Rothfield
Shelly Huffman
Adam Briggs
Alex Bermuda
- Z
Zachary Wan
Darren Dang
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Boy Swallows Universe?
- Boy Swallows Universe is streaming on Netflix. Availability is refreshed weekly.
- How many seasons of Boy Swallows Universe are there?
- Boy Swallows Universe has 1 season and 7 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of Boy Swallows Universe?
- Boy Swallows Universe has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on January 11, 2024.
- Who stars in Boy Swallows Universe?
- Boy Swallows Universe stars Phoebe Tonkin, Lee Tiger Halley, Christopher James Baker, Sophie Wilde, Felix Cameron.
