Boy Swallows Universe 2024
“The acclaimed novel comes alive.”
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- January 11, 2024
- Last Aired
- January 11, 2024
- Format
- 1 season · 7 eps
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E6 "Boy Seeks Work" (★ 8/10)
- Created By
- John Collee
- Network
- Netflix
- Where to Stream
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
What is Boy Swallows Universe?
Boy Swallows Universe is an Australian coming of age television miniseries released in 2024 for Netflix, based on the semi-autobiographical novel of the same name by Trent Dalton. The series is classified under the drama, crime, and mystery genres with a TV-MA rating and has a total running time of 404 minutes.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2024
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 7
- First aired
- Jan 11, 2024
- Last aired
- Jan 11, 2024
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- AU
- Networks
- Netflix
- Genres
- Drama, Crime, Mystery
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.4/10 from 163 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 7 episodes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- Netflix
Where to watch in United States
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Overview
Boy Swallows Universe is an Australian coming of age television miniseries released in 2024 for Netflix, based on the semi-autobiographical novel of the same name by Trent Dalton. The series is classified under the drama, crime, and mystery genres with a TV-MA rating and has a total running time of 404 minutes. Produced in Australia by Andrew Mason and Troy Lum, the program was written by John Collee and Trent Dalton. The cast features Simon Baker, Travis Fimmel, Bryan Brown, and Phoebe Tonkin. The story revolves around a precocious young boy growing up in the suburbs of 1980s Brisbane who faces the harsh realities of life and the looming dangers that threaten his family. Alongside his selectively mute brother, the working-class youth Eli Bell embarks on a suburban odyssey of love, redemption, and retribution after their family is torn apart by a drug lord, leading him to enter Brisbane's underworld.
Should you watch it?
“A precocious boy navigates a suburban odyssey in 1980s Brisbane.”
- Adapted from the acclaimed semi-autobiographical novel by Trent Dalton.
- Features a notable cast including Simon Baker, Travis Fimmel, Bryan Brown, and Phoebe Tonkin.
- Explores a gripping story of love, redemption, and retribution in 1980s Brisbane.
- It carries a TV-MA rating due to its mature themes and harsh realities.
Watch it if you enjoy Australian coming-of-age dramas adapted from bestselling novels.
The series deals with harsh life realities, crime, and family danger in a TV-MA rated drama format.
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Season 1 · 7 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Boy Smells Rat Mytharc Jan 11, 2024
- E2 Boy Gets Chop Core Jan 11, 2024
- E3 Run Boy Run Core Jan 11, 2024
- E4 Boy Loses Dad Core Jan 11, 2024
- E5 Boy Takes Flight Core Jan 11, 2024
- E6 Boy Seeks Work Mytharc Jan 11, 2024
- E7 Boy Meets End Mytharc Jan 11, 2024
Frequently asked questions
Where can I stream Boy Swallows Universe?
It is available to stream on Netflix.
Is Boy Swallows Universe worth watching?
It is an acclaimed adaptation of a popular novel featuring a star-studded cast and a gripping premise.
What is the binge duration of the series?
The television miniseries has a total running time of 404 minutes.
Are there specific essential episodes to watch?
The series functions as an ongoing narrative arc across its run as a TV mini series.
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