if you subscribe to Netflix, you need to know about the service's "secret codes." These are numerical tags used to browse specific genres inaccessible from the main menus.
Secret Netflix codes make Netflix a lot more usable; given the amount of content available, it's difficult to find stuff you really like without them.
And the downside? Well, there are hundreds of individual codes, so how can you possibly get through them all?
Fear not, as we have done the hard work for you. And here's our list of the secret Netflix codes guaranteed to help you find new content.
How to Use the Netflix Category Codes
To use Netflix codes to find movies and TV shows, enter the following URL into your browser, replacing [CODE] with the correct number from your genre of choice:
- http://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/[CODE]
Now that you know how, here are the best Netflix codes to find new content...
1. B-Horror---8195
The term "B-Movie" is derived from Hollywood's Golden Age, a period when cinemas would typically show a low budget film alongside a much-anticipated blockbuster in a double feature showing. As film production costs rose the double feature phenomenon began to fade, but the concept of B-movies lived on.
Many B-Horror movies have slowly become cult classics. They are formulaic, have diabolical acting, shocking scripts, and often include an incredibly cheesy monster or ghoul---but we love them!
If horror is your favorite movie genre, read our list of the best horror films to watch on Netflix before you pick what to watch next.
2. Tearjerkers---6384
Tearjerkers try to make you cry or be sad. They are normally excessively sentimental, and you'll walk away feeling emotionally drained. The feelings they generate can stay with you for weeks, if not longer.
If this is your thing, Netflix has a great selection to choose from. Just make sure you bring your tissues.
3. Art House---29764
The most famous Hollywood filmmakers are unwilling to take risks on pieces that are liable to return financial losses, so Art House movies are normally produced outside of the big studios.
They are frequently experimental in nature and the end product closely adheres to the director's artistic ideals, often without compromise.
4. Biographical Documentaries---3652
Biographical documentaries can amaze, inspire, and shock. Some of the world's most famous and interesting people have had movies made about them.
You need to look no further than the 2015 Academy Awards for an insight into their popularity---The Theory of Everything (about the life of Stephen Hawking) picked up five Oscar nominations, including "Best Picture". It's definitely one of the Netflix codes worth checking out.
5. Dramas based on Books---4961
An incredible number of films are actually adaptations of books---many of which you might not even realize were books in the first place.
Lots of people prefer reading books or listening to audiobooks on Audible over watching films. However, if you're looking to digest some popular titles in hours rather than weeks, this is the way forward.
