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Don't cancel Netflix yet: I used these secret codes to unlock the full catalog of shows

Unlock obscure genres and hidden categories on Netflix with a system of secret codes. Here's how to use them.

The expanded directory of secret codes unveils a much vaster landscape of content, including some extremely obscure flicks. The usual Netflix menu we're presented with is an amalgamated product of several algorithms driven by popularity and your personal viewing habits. While some people claim that you can enter the codes directly into the search bar on the Netflix app, conflicting reports suggest this doesn't always work.

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