As a Netflix user, one of the main dilemmas you face is deciding what to watch. There are apps and websites to help you find interesting content on Netflix, but what if you have niche interests or want to watch content from an ultra-specific genre? How do you narrow down your choices?
Netflix itself can come to your rescue with its collection of secret categories. You'll find diverse options like horror comedies, campy movies, courtroom dramas, military documentaries, and showbiz musicals.
Discover the best hidden Netflix categories and their codes with our cheat sheet below. Simply select the linked code in the table to browse it on Netflix. Alternatively, use the URL below, replacing CODE with the relevant category code.
https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/CODE
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The Secret Netflix Codes Cheat Sheet
Genre |
Code |
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Action & Adventure |
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Action Comedies |
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Adventures |
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Asian Action Movies |
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Comic Book and Superhero Movies |
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Crime Action & Adventure |
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Martial Arts Movies |
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Military Action & Adventure |
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Spy Action & Adventure |
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Westerns |
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Anime |
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Action Anime |
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Adult Animation |
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Anime Movies |
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Anime Series |
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Comedy Anime |
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Drama Anime |
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Fantasy Anime |
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Horror Anime |
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Sci-Fi Anime |
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Classic Movies |
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Classic Action & Adventure |
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Classic Comedies |
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Classic Dramas |
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Classic Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
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Classic Thrillers |
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Classic War Movies |
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Classic Westerns |
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Epics |
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Film Noir |
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Silent Movies |
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Comedies |
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Dark Comedies |
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Late Night Comedies |
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Mockumentaries |
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Political Comedies |
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Satires |
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Screwball Comedies |
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Slapstick Comedies |
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Stand-Up Comedy |
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Cult Movies |
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Campy Movies |
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Cult Comedies |
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Cult Horror Movies |
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Cult Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
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Documentaries |
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Biographical Documentaries |
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Crime Documentaries |
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Historical Documentaries |
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Military Documentaries |
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Music & Concert Documentaries |
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Political Documentaries |
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Science & Nature Docs |
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Social & Cultural Docs |
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Spiritual Documentaries |
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Travel & Adventure Documentaries |
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Dramas |
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Biographical Dramas |
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Courtroom Dramas |
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Crime Dramas |
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Dramas Based on Books |
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Dramas Based on Real Life |
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Military Dramas |
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Period Pieces |
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Political Dramas |
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Showbiz Dramas |
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Social Issue Dramas |
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Tearjerkers |
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Teen Dramas |
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Faith & Spirituality |
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Faith & Spirituality Movies |
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Kids Faith & Spirituality |
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Horror Movies |
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B-Horror Movies |
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Creature Features |
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Deep Sea Horror Movies |
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Horror Comedies |
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Monster Movies |
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Satanic Stories |
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Slasher & Serial Killer Movies |
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Supernatural Horror Movies |
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Teen Screams |
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Vampire Horror Movies |
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Werewolf Horror Movies |
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Zombie Horror Movies |
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Independent Movies |
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Experimental Movies |
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Independent Action & Adventure |
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Independent Comedies |
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Independent Dramas |
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Independent Thrillers |
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Romantic Independent Movies |
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International Movies |
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African Movies |
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Art House Movies |
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Australian Movies |
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Belgian Movies |
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British Movies |
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Chinese Movies |
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Dutch Movies |
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Eastern European Movies |
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French Movies |
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German Movies |
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Greek Movies |
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Indian Movies |
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International Comedies |
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Irish Movies |
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Italian Movies |
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Japanese Movies |
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Korean Movies |
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Latin American Movies |
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Middle Eastern Movies |
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New Zealand Movies |
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Russian Movies |
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Scandinavian Movies |
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Southeast Asian Movies |
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Spanish Movies |
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Kids & Family Movies |
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Animal Tales |
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Disney |
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Education for Kids |
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Family Movies |
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Movies Based on Children's Books |
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LGBTQ Movies |
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LGBTQ Comedies |
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LGBTQ Directors |
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LGBTQ Documentaries |
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LGBTQ Dramas |
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LGBTQ Stories |
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LGBTQ Stories for Families |
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Romantic LGBTQ Movies |
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Music |
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Kids Music |
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Latin Music |
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World Music Concerts |
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Musicals |
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Classic Musicals |
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Disney Musicals |
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Showbiz Musicals |
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Romantic Movies |
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Classic Romantic Movies |
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Quirky Romance |
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Romantic Comedies |
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Romantic Dramas |
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Romantic Favorites |
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Steamy Romantic Movies |
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Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
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Action Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
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Alien Sci-Fi |
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Cyberpunk |
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Dystopian Futures |
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Fantasy Movies |
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Sci-Fi Adventure |
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Sci-Fi Dramas |
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Sci-Fi Horror Movies |
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Supernatural Soaps |
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Sports Movies |
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Baseball Movies |
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Basketball Movies |
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Boxing Movies |
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Football Movies |
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Martial Arts, Boxing & Wrestling |
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Soccer Movies |
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Sports & Fitness |
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Sports Comedies |
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Thrillers |
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Action Thrillers |
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Crime Thrillers |
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Gangster Movies |
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Mysteries |
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Political Thrillers |
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Psychological Thrillers |
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Sci-Fi Thrillers |
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Spy Thrillers |
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Steamy Thrillers |
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Supernatural Thrillers |
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TV Shows |
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Bingeworthy International TV Shows |
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British TV Shows |
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Classic TV Shows |
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Crime TV Shows |
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Cult TV Shows |
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Docuseries |
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Food & Travel TV |
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Gal Pal TV Shows |
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International TV Shows |
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Kids' TV |
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Korean TV Shows |
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LGBTQ TV Shows |
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Military TV Shows |
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Miniseries |
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Reality TV |
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Science & Nature TV |
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Teen TV Shows |
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TV Action & Adventure |
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TV Cartoons |
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TV Comedies |
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TV Dramas |
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TV Horror |
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TV Mysteries |
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TV Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
Get the Most Out of Your Netflix Subscription
Netflix is one of the best ways to ditch cable television. For a lot less money than cable, you get access to a fantastic amount of entertainment, including movies, TV shows, documentaries, and more. All that's left is for you to find what you want to watch.
With this Netflix codes cheat sheet, that problem is solved. Find the genre that you want to watch, enter the code, and you're off to the races. Don't forget to prepare some popcorn while going through this list!