How Trent Dalton's family reacted to "Boy Swallows Universe" Netflix series

The Netflix adaptation of Trent Dalton’s “Boy Swallows Universe” has shot to popularity already achieving the highest viewership for an Australian-made show, garnering 7.6 million complete series views within its initial two weeks on the global platform.

Set in 1980s Brisbane, the narrative follows Eli Bell, a clever boy from a working-class background navigating a challenging upbringing with a heroin-dealer stepfather, a mute brother, a drug-addicted mother, and a notorious criminal as a father figure. It’s a dark, edge of your seat story inspired by writer Trent Dalton’s very own life.

During an interview with Hot Tomato’s Galey & Emily Jade, author Trent Dalton explains how his family reacted to watching the series.