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.
The acclaimed novel comes alive.
Creator: John Collee
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.
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Boy Swallows Universe is a 2024 drama and crime TV series from Australia created by John Collee, starring Phoebe Tonkin and Lee Tiger Halley. It first aired on January 11, 2024. The series has 1 season and 7 episodes on Netflix. Audiences rate it 7.4/10 from 163 votes — well received.
“The acclaimed novel comes alive.”
Boy Swallows Universe premiered on January 11, 2024.
Boy Swallows Universe was created by John Collee.
The main cast includes Phoebe Tonkin and Lee Tiger Halley.
Boy Swallows Universe has 1 season (7 episodes). Status: Ended.
No streaming service lists it for US yet. Add it to your watchlist and check back — availability updates regularly.
It holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 163 ratings, so fans of drama and crime titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.
Every episode's audience rating at a glance — find the best (and worst) episodes before you binge.
| E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | E6 | E7 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 7.9 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 7.9 |
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based on novel or bookgangstercoming of ageminiseriesbrisbane1980s
John Collee
Phoebe Tonkin
Lee Tiger Halley