Phoebe Tonkin | Boy Swallows Universe

• Genre: Coming-of-age, Comedy-drama, Crime
• Based on: Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton
• Written by: John Collee
• Directed by: Bharat Nalluri, Jocelyn Moorhouse, Kim Mordaunt
• Starring: Travis Fimmel, Phoebe Tonkin, Sophie Wilde, Bryan Brown, Simon Baker, Deborah Mailman, Christopher James Baker, Toby Schmitz, Adam Briggs, Ben O'Toole, Anthony LaPaglia, Felix Cameron, Lee Tiger Halley, Zac Burgess
• Composers: Johnny Klimek, Gabriel Mounsey
• No. of episodes: 7
• Executive producers: Andrew Mason, Troy Lum, Sophie Gardiner, Toby Bentley, Kerry Kohansky Roberts, Joel Edgerton, Bharat Nalluri, John Collee, Trent Dalton
• Production location: Brisbane
• Cinematography: Shelley Farthing-Dawe, Mark Wareham
• Editors: Jamie Pearson, Mark Perry, Marcus D'Arcy
• Running time: 49–77 minutes
• Production companies: Brouhaha Entertainment, Anonymous Content, Chapter One Pictures
• Network: Netflix
• Release: 11 January 2024

In 1985 Brisbane, Eli Bell's life is complicated enough: a lost father, a mute brother, a junkie mum, a heroin-dealer stepfather, and a notorious crim for a babysitter. He's just trying to follow his heart and understand what being a good man means, but fate keeps throwing obstacles in his way, including legendary Brisbane drug dealer Tytus Broz. Now Eli's life will get a whole lot more serious: he's about to meet the father he doesn't remember, break into Boggo Road Gaol on Christmas Day to rescue his mum, come face-to-face with the criminals who tore his world apart, and fall in love with the girl of his dreams.

AWARDS

• 2024 Logie Awards x5

"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.

"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.

"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.

"Boy Loses Dad"

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

"Boy Takes Flight"

Eli asks for a big favor from Slim's old acquaintance and comes across a major clue about Lyle's disappearance.

"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.

"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.