TV series
The acclaimed novel comes alive.
A young boy growing up in the suburbs of 1980s Brisbane faces the harsh realities of life — and the looming dangers that threaten his family.
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Checked Sep 3, 2026
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A young boy growing up in the suburbs of 1980s Brisbane faces the harsh realities of life — and the looming dangers that threaten his family.
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Episode 1
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.
Directed by Bharat NalluriWritten by John ColleeGuest stars Felix Cameron, Eloise Rothfield, Adam Briggs, Zachary Wan, Auden Ryan, Jake Cockburn, Haiha Le, Deborah Mailman
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Bharat NalluriWritten by John ColleeGuest stars Felix Cameron, Eloise Rothfield, Adam Briggs, Zachary Wan, Auden Ryan, Jake Cockburn, Haiha Le, Aimee Duroux
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Jocelyn MoorhouseWritten by John ColleeGuest stars Felix Cameron, Zachary Wan, Auden Ryan, Jake Cockburn, Haiha Le, Aimee Duroux, Iain Gardiner, Kate Box
Episode 4
Caitlyn continues investigating Lyle's disappearance. Accompanied by police, the school's guidance counselor checks on the boys.
Directed by Jocelyn MoorhouseWritten by John ColleeGuest stars Felix Cameron, Eloise Rothfield, Adam Briggs, Auden Ryan, Jake Cockburn, Aimee Duroux, Deborah Mailman, Jordy Campbell
Episode 5
Eli asks for a big favor from Slim's old acquaintance and comes across a major clue about Lyle's disappearance.
Directed by Jocelyn MoorhouseWritten by John ColleeGuest stars Felix Cameron, Eloise Rothfield, Zachary Wan, Aimee Duroux, Ben O'Toole, Jordy Campbell, Susan Bush, Zac Burgess
Episode 6
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.
Directed by Kim MordauntWritten by John ColleeGuest stars Adam Briggs, Haiha Le, Ben O'Toole, Susan Bush, Zoe de Plevitz, Zac Burgess, Millie Donaldson, Anthony LaPaglia
Episode 7
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.
Directed by Kim MordauntWritten by John ColleeGuest stars Zoe de Plevitz, Zac Burgess, Millie Donaldson, Anthony LaPaglia, Simon Baker, Christopher James Baker, Sophie Wilde, Toby Schmitz
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Phoebe TonkinFrances Bell
Lee Tiger HalleyGus Bell
Felix CameronEli Bell
Eloise RothfieldShelly Huffman
Adam BriggsAlex Bermuda
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