Boy Swallows Universe
In a room below his house in 1980s Brisbane, Eli Bell answers a red telephone — and begins a journey that will break his heart before rebuilding it.
- Metascore68
- 2024-2024
- 1 season
- Netflix
- Suspense, Drama
- TV-MA
In a room below his house in 1980s Brisbane, Eli Bell answers a red telephone — and begins a journey that will break his heart before rebuilding it.
Season 1 Episode Guide
7 Episodes 2024
Episode 1
Boy Smells Rat
Thu, Jan 11, 2024 55 mins
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.
Episode 2
Boy Gets Chop
Thu, Jan 11, 2024 51 mins
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.
Episode 3
Run Boy Run
Thu, Jan 11, 2024 49 mins
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.
Episode 4
Boy Loses Dad
Thu, Jan 11, 2024 57 mins
Caitlyn continues investigating Lyle's disappearance. Accompanied by police, the school's guidance counselor checks on the boys.
Episode 5
Boy Takes Flight
Thu, Jan 11, 2024 57 mins
Eli asks for a big favor from Slim's old acquaintance and comes across a major clue about Lyle's disappearance.
Episode 6
Boy Seeks Work
Thu, Jan 11, 2024 55 mins
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.
Episode 7
Boy Meets End
Thu, Jan 11, 2024 77 mins
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.
