Netflix recommends movies and series individually to subscribers. If you want to bypass the algorithm and see hidden shows, you need so-called Netflix codes
platforms like Netflix You have a huge show. It’s hard to keep an overview – especially because movies and series are suggested to subscribers using algorithms that have to match their individual viewing habits. But often, Netflix suggests inappropriate movies and series that you don’t want to see at all. What many users don’t know: the streaming provider has a lot more in their software than is suggested to viewers. You just have to know how to get an overview. The solution is the so-called “Netflix codes”. What sounds like sophisticated hacking is actually quite simple – and perfectly legal at that. The codes are not a violation of the Netflix Terms of Service.
Streaming: What are Netflix codes and how do they work?
The company has stored and indexed all series and movies offered by Netflix in its database. New and appropriate suggestions for viewers are made from this database, with the help of an algorithm and based on their user behavior; And sometimes unfortunately more or less successful. You can’t access the full Netflix program – unless you know the correct codes for it.
Netflix Codes: Databases for all titles
For icons, one works with the already mentioned database. Because it is organized like this: there is a specific number for every taste and for every genre of film. Each address can be called via the corresponding number. Suddenly you’ve seen not only the 20 most “appropriate” dark comedies, but all the titles Netflix has to offer in the “dark comedy” genre. It should be noted, however, that some categories are only offered in certain countries and the corresponding titles are not available in the German offering.
Entering Netflix Codes: Where and How?
It is important to know that Netflix codes only work via a browser, for example on a computer, tablet or smartphone. Codes cannot be entered directly into the application.
For icons, you must first enter the following address in the browser line: www.netflix.com/browse/genre/
After the last character, i.e. “/”, one of the numbers assigned to this type must now be added.
List: Netflix Codes Overview
What numeric sequence stands for which category is divided in the following list:
Netflix Codes for Action and Adventure
- Classic Action & Adventure Movies: 46576
- ActionThriller: 43048
- Action Commodin: 43040
- Adventure: 7442
- Western: 7700
- Martial arts movie: 8985
- Comedies and superhero movies: 10118
- Crime and Adventure Movies: 9584
- Action & Adventure Spy: 10702
- Military action and adventure: 2125
- Asian Action Movies: 77232
Netflix codes for comedy
- Romantic Comedy: 5475
- Dark Comedy: 869
- Teen Comedy: 3519
- Political Comedy: 2700
- Stand Up Comedy: 11559
- Slapstick: 10256
- Spelling: 4922
- Mokomentaris: 47147
Netflix Codes for Drama
- Romantic Drama: 1255
- Social Drama: 3947
- Political Drama: 6616
- Crime Drama: 6889
- Classic Drama: 29809
- Sports Drama: 7243
- Fig Dramin: 9299
- LGBTQ- Dramins: 500
- Film Date: 12123
- Military Drama: 11
- Biographical Drama: 3179
- Reality Drama: 3653
- Drama of books: 4961
- Independent Dramas: 384
Netflix Sci-Fi & Fantasy Codes
- Science Fiction & Fantasy: 1492
- Action-Sci-Fi-Fantasy: 1568
- Space Science Fiction: 3327
- Classics of science fiction and fantasy: 47147
- Fantasy Movie: 9744
- Sci-Fi Adventure: 6926
- Sci-Fi Thriller: 11014
Netflix Codes for Action Movies
- Thriller: 8933
- ActionThriller: 43048
- Psychological excitement: 5505
- Political Thriller: 10504
- Classic Thriller: 46588
- Crime Thriller: 10499
- Gangster Movie: 31851
- Sensory arousal: 972
- Independent excitement: 3269
- Supernatural Thriller: 11140
Netflix codes for horror movies
- Horrorkomödien: 89585
- Monster Movies: 947
- Vampirhorrorfilme: 75804
- Zombie Horror Movies: 75405
- Monsters and Creatures 6895
- Satanic Tales: 6998
- Killer Movies and Serial: 8646
- Horror Movies B: 8195
Netflix Codes for Christmas Movies
- Feelgood movies too birthday: 1475066
- Romantic Christmas Movies: 1394527
- Christmas Movies for Kids and Families: 1474017
- Goofy Christmas Movies for Kids and Families: 1475071
- 90’s Christmas Family Movies: 1476024
Netflix Codes for Series and Documentaries
- Drama Series: 11714
- Comedy: 10375
- Action and adventure series: 10673
- Crime/Crime Series: 26146
- Science fiction and fantasy series: 1372
- Mystery: 4366
- Horserin: 83059
- Military Series: 25804
- Children’s Series: 27346
- Classic Series: 46553
- Series: 4814
- Docuseries: 10105
- Food and travel tours: 72436
- Science and Nature: 52780
- British series: 52117
- Korean series: 67879
- Reality TV: 9833
Netflix Codes for International Movies
- German films: 58886
- German films and series: 107563
- British films: 10757
- French Movies: 58807
- Spanish Movies: 58,741
- Italian films: 8221
- European films: 89708
- Japanese Movies: 10,398
- Chinese Movies: 3960
- Hindi Movies: 10463
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