If you’ve ever felt like Netflix is only showing you the same 50 shows in different covers or in various groupings, you’re not wrong. The platform’s algorithm generally wants to keep you watching, not necessarily exploring. But there’s a way to manually break through the noise, and it starts with a list of somewhat secret numerical codes.
How can I find more Netflix categories and shows?
These aren’t rumors or hacks. Netflix actually organizes its massive library into thousands of micro-genres, each assigned a specific number. Think “Romantic British Crime Dramas” or “Understated Independent Sports Films.” The catch? You can’t access these categories through the Netflix app or even the search bar. You need to type in a code, thanks to Netflix-codes.com, directly into your browser, almost as if you were Johnny English himself attempting to crack a safe.
Here’s how to do it:
Open a browser (note that this doesn’t work in the Netflix app), log into your Netflix account, and paste this into the address bar:
www.netflix.com/browse/genre/[code]
Replace [code] with a number from the secret list – like 7424 for anime or 1365 for action & adventure.
Some of the best finds live deep in these subcategories. Want classic war movies? That’s 48744. Need a laugh that doesn’t involve Ryan Reynolds? Try 11559 for screwball comedies. Planning a moody solo night? 4010 will get you all the film noir you can handle.
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Why are the codes even necessary?
Like me, once you stop and think about it, Netflix now feels more like a recommendation engine rather than a browsing platform. The home screen is filled with ideas based on our past behavior, popularity rankings, and whatever push is desired from corporate on any given day.
Now that you’ve got this new tool, you have the keys to finding that movie or show that hits the spot, just when you feel like it.
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