Chico come universo

Wow, what a wonderful series based around suburban life in Australia, with a dysfunctional family.

All of the characters are great, and all bring their own value to the series, which keeps you entertained throughout.

A special mention must be given to the young Eli and Gus. They are exceptional actors, and hopefully this is just one of many productions we will see them in.

You don't need to be Australian to enjoy this series, but if you are, there are many references to enjoy and relate to.

It's great to see a series come to a natural ending, and not leaving the plot open for another series. However I could see how a second series would work, when the family are a little older.

I'm pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this series. Bow Swallows Universe is adapted from a best selling novel from Trent Dalton. It takes place in Brisbane, Australia. We follow the story of Eli Bell and his family. His family is a mess, he has a brother who rarely talks, a mother who's on and off junkie, a stepfather who deals heroin, and an absent father. But even though there's a lot of pain and sadness there is also a lot of love and redemption. This is actually a feel good story that I couldn't stop watching. I binged all seven episodes in two days. I'll be surprised if this series doesn't get nominated for multiple awards.

1985 in Australia under the Queensland blistering sun and a suburb forgotten by prosperity, as young Eli Bell navigates the game of survival in a dysfunctional family that falls prey to the seedy underbelly of crime and police corruption. Sounds like a bleak crime thriller, but the characters make it a joy to watch.

From Lyle Orlik embodied by Travis Fimmel (best performance since Vikings), to Bryon Brown as the wise elder, and even Simon Baker as the drunken father, these are absolute true Australian larrikins of a bygone era.

But this series would not have worked if wasn't for Felix Cameron, very impressive as Eli, and it is this standout performance that is pivotal to the whole series coming together for this dark surreal thriller that dishes out bogan-ocker philosophy in all its funny wisdom...

Boy Swallows Universe is every bit as good as everyone is saying it is. I've never heard of the book before so I had no expectations going into it. All I know is that people have been raving about it and it was on Netflix's Top 10 for months. I finally watched it and like I said it's really good. Theresa cast is fantastic, I was already fans of Travis Fimmel, Phoebe Tonkin and Simon Baker from past shows I liked and they were all great here too but the like everyone else has already mentioned, Felix Cameron, who plays the kid, Eli, is a breakout star. I can't say enough about this kid. Lee Tiger Hailey, who plays Eli's brother, Gus, also gives a good performance. I definitely would recommend this to anyone looking for a a good new show.

It warmed my heart. It reminded me at the time when people were not so obsessed by external package. Human interaction, care, connection of pre-internet time that we will very soon celebrate in museums only.

I already have scenes and quotes that will forever stay inside of me. The cast is amazing, the story is told in a authentic, warm way, and with all the variety of it - this is the story about LOVE.

Love of brothers, friends, family, and what blows me completely and what I have been missing is this enthusiasm and initiative of people of -80.ties that I don't see in new kids anymore.

I can't say more without spoiling it but I want to congratulate to all the participants in this series, to thank them, and recommend this from the bottom of my heart to everyone.