'Boy Swallows Universe' | date, plot, cast and is the Australian Netflix show worth watching
Series name: Boy Swallows Universe
Platform: Netflix
Country of origin: Australia
Date of Release: January 11, 2024
Genre: Thriller/Family Drama
Number of episodes: 8
What is the plot of 'Boy Swallows Universe'?
'Boy Swallows Universe' is set in 1980s Brisbane and centers around a young boy and his 'selectively mute' brother who set off on a journey into the mob underworld to save their mother. Young Felix Cameron looks outstanding as Eli Bell. (Check out our list of top TV series/shows to watch in Jan 2024)
'Boy Swallows Universe' cast
Lee Tiger Halley
Lee's first major role was as Big Mike in the TV series 'The Heights', but it was in his role as Gonzo in the outstanding 'Crazy Fun Park' that he really made an impression. Lee made his acting debut in the award-winning short 'Featherweight'.
Christopher James Baker
The name might not ring a bell, but that face and talent certainly should. Christopher has been on our screens for yonks: He played alongside Vince Vaughan in Season 2 of 'True Detective', he played Malachi in 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D', he was Theo Bennet in the massively underrated Jennifer Lopez-Ray Liotta series 'Shades of Blue', he was Brainwave in 'Stargirl', not to mention Boyd Langmore in 'Ozark'. 'BSU' is another notch in an already impressive belt. You can see him next in the upcoming 'Unit 234' alongside Jack Huston and Don Johnson.
Phoebe Tonkin
Sydney-born Tonkin's breakout role was as the 'mermaid' Cleo Sertori in the hit TV series 'H2O: Just Add Water', which ran from 2006 to 2010. But the role that brought her global recognition was as Hayley Marshall in the vampire hit 'The Originals'. She also starred opposite Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie in 'Babylon'. You can see her next in the much-anticipated movie 'Kid Snow'.
Is 'Boy Swallows Universe' a true story?
Yes, it sort of is. The series is based on the eponymous book by Trent Dalton and is semi-autobiographical. Dalton's early life closely mirrors that of the protagonist in the series. There is also a play based on the book.
Is 'Boy Swallows Universe' worth watching?
It absolutely is. It has a great cast and a gritty story steeped in reality, what more could you ask for!
MEAWW Watch ranking
4 out of 5
'Boy Swallows Universe' trailer