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All the Netflix secret codes unlocking hidden categories for movies and TV shows

The full list of Netflix secret codes that let you unlock hidden TV shows, genres and films to narrow down your hunt for what to watch next.

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Published: Tuesday, 20 December 2022 at 12:13 pm

You might think you’ve binged every decent movie and TV show on Netflix.

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But the titles you can see on your home screen are based on the previous content you’ve watched or added to your list, and there are in fact thousands of films and TV series tucked away in secret.

To avoid an endless pursuit of content, there are a bunch of secret codes you can use to access each category by using a specific URL.

All you’ll have to do is choose a genre you would like to watch and change the numbers at the end of the Netflix URL. Once you've done that you can scroll away - with a much shorter list - and find your niche.

The secret codes correlate with specific genres, ranging from Irish Movies to Showbiz Dramas.

So, whatever takes your fancy, you can narrow your hunt to that. Read on for a full list of all the Netflix secret codes to help you find something to watch.

Sign up for Netflix for £6.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream.

How do I use the Netflix secret codes?

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. Getty

Take the URL: http://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/

(Hold fire, don't click it or click enter yet...)

...at the end of the URL add the code you want from the list below.

Netflix secret codes to unlock hidden genres

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Cameron Diaz and Jude Law in The Holiday. Universal Pictures

We've kept these in alphabetical order, but it's a fully comprehensive list allowing you to dive even deeper into Netflix to find what you want to watch.

Note: It's worth remembering that not all codes are available to everyone. Some codes may not pop up for certain locations or IP addresses.

So, for example, your final URL will look something like this:

If you want to narrow your search down even more then you can do too.

Easy, peasy. With all that extra time you save you could even get another film in...

Remember if it doesn't work it may be because of your location or IP address.

Secret Christmas Netflix codes

'Tis (well, in December) the season to be jolly and watch all the Netflix movies, so the streaming site has also added these secret codes to help you find your festive viewing content.

If you don't find what you want to watch there, there's always the other streaming platforms along with our guides to find the best TV show or movie to watch right now.

You can sign up to Disney+ for £7.99 a month or £79.90 a year - check out our guide to the best Disney Plus shows or best Disney Plus movies. Amazon Prime Video also includes TV shows like Chernobyl and quite a few movie options too - we've broken them down in our best Amazon Prime movies guide.

Sky customers can get Entertainment packages from £22 a month. Sky is home to shows like Big Little Lies and the big HBO series. Or try iTunes, which allows you to download series, films and TV shows.

Sign up for Netflix for £6.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream.

Read more: Best series to watch on Netflix right now

Read more: Best movies to watch on Netflix right now

Read more: How to change your Netflix password to protect your account

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Jo-Anne RowneyAudience Growth and Engagement Manager, RadioTimes.com

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