In 1980s Brisbane, a precocious boy and his selectively mute brother embark on a suburban odyssey of love, redemption, and retribution after their family is torn apart by a drug lord.
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Episode Guide
1x01 - Boy Smells Rat
directed by: Bharat Nalluri
air date: January 11, 2024
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.
1x02 - Boy Gets Chop
directed by: Bharat Nalluri
air date: January 11, 2024
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.
1x03 - Run Boy Run
directed by: Jocelyn Moorhouse
air date: January 11, 2024
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.
1x04 - Boy Loses Dad
directed by: Jocelyn Moorhouse
air date: January 11, 2024
Caitlyn continues investigating Lyle's disappearance. Accompanied by police, the school's guidance counselor checks on the boys.
1x05 - Boy Takes Flight
directed by: Jocelyn Moorhouse
air date: January 11, 2024
Eli asks for a big favor from Slim's old acquaintance and comes across a major clue about Lyle's disappearance.
1x06 - Boy Seeks Work
directed by: Kim Mordaunt
air date: January 11, 2024
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.
1x07 - Boy Meets End
directed by: Kim Mordaunt
air date: January 11, 2024
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.
Trivia
• Long before Phoebe was cast in the series, she was gifted the novel for Christmas from her mother.
• In preparation for her role, Phoebe referred back to an interview with Dalton where he explained his reasons for writing the book.
• Phoebe was able to meet several of Trent's family, including his mother who her character was based on.
• Phoebe's performance in BSU impressed the production team (Brouhaha) so much that she was cast as the lead in their next television series, The Dark Lake.
• Phoebe won her first AACTA award for her role as Frankie.
• In preparation for her role, Phoebe referred back to an interview with Dalton where he explained his reasons for writing the book.
• Phoebe was able to meet several of Trent's family, including his mother who her character was based on.
• Phoebe's performance in BSU impressed the production team (Brouhaha) so much that she was cast as the lead in their next television series, The Dark Lake.
• Phoebe won her first AACTA award for her role as Frankie.
