Netflix's library is massive, with thousands of movies and shows that make it nearly impossible to explore everything. Even tracking new Netflix Originals—like the standout releases we highlighted in our 15 New Netflix Originals We'll See In 2017 roundup—can feel overwhelming. That's why our team at MakeUseOf, with years of streaming expertise, has compiled proven strategies to help you find films you'll actually enjoy.
These not-so-secret-anymore codes act like shortcuts to niche categories, letting you bypass generic searches. Start with the base URL: https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/ and append a genre number.
For example, Crime Dramas load at https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/6889, while Satanic Stories appear at https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/6998. Dive deeper with our curated list from 20 Secret Netflix Codes Guaranteed to Help You Find New Content, including:
Explore thousands more via resources like our guide to Improving Your Netflix Searches with These Secret Codes.
Copying codes manually gets tedious amid 7,500+ categories. Enter FindFlix, a free Chrome and Firefox extension that overlays a dropdown of filters right on Netflix.com—just click the [FF] icon in the top right.
It saves your favorites for quick access, delivering ad-free value unlike subscription-based alternatives.
Netflix tailors suggestions from your watch history, but mixed tastes muddy results. Counter this by setting up distinct profiles under Account > Manage Profiles—up to five total, with kid-friendly parental controls.
This keeps SpongeBob away from your Daredevil queue and safeguards private watches like Fifty Shades of Grey. Learn more about Netflix's algorithm in our deep dive: How Netflix Knows Exactly What You Want to Watch.
Thumbs up/down ratings (replacing stars) train Netflix precisely. Love a show? Hit thumbs up. Snoozer? Thumbs down. This boosts relevant recs and influences Netflix's content deals, as they prune underperformers to fund originals—per our analysis in Netflix Removes 50% of Its Catalog to Finance Original Content.
This free tool scans multiple services (Netflix, Hulu, Prime—see our Netflix vs. Hulu vs. Amazon Prime comparison) for similar titles. Type "I like Die Hard" for sequels and gems like Kindergarten Cop, filtered by actors like Scarlett Johansson.
Synopses and Metacritic scores help vet options—check Netflix availability afterward. Minor quirks exist, but it's a reliable discovery aid.
We spotlight fresh additions, genre guides like 8 British Comedies Every American Should Watch on Netflix and 10 Oscar-Winning Movies on Netflix You Should Watch Right Now. Master Netflix fully with The Ultimate Netflix Guide.
Netflix overflows with gems. Which tip will you try first? Share your Netflix wins in the comments—we're always streaming and learning.
