Netflix’s Boy Swallows Universe is a heartbreaking coming-of-age story. An adaptation of author Trent Dalton’s novel of the same name, the series is set in Brisbane, Australia, and follows a young Eli Bell as he grapples with the unfortunate circumstances that life has handed him. Telling the story of a young boy who tries to make the best out of the cards he has been dealt, the seven-part limited series rose to success on Netflix following its debut on Jan. 11, 2024.