I Was About to Cancel Netflix, Then These Hidden Menus Pulled Me Back In

If your Netflix lineup is starting to feel a little too predictable this summer, you're not alone. Despite the constant influx of new shows and movies, the homepage algorithm somehow keeps pushing the same tired recommendations -- rom-coms you've already seen, docuseries you're not in the mood for or that one show everyone keeps skipping. After enough scroll sessions, it starts to feel like Netflix just doesn't get you anymore.

But here's the game-changer: Netflix has secret category codes that let you unlock hidden collections of shows and movies by theme, genre, or vibe. Want a '90s teen comedy? There's a code for that. Craving an offbeat indie drama or a summer camp slasher flick? Covered. Once I started using these, I spent less time scrolling and more time ...