Here are the Netflix secret codes for the genres they don't tell you about

Netflix is just like any other website on the internet: it takes information and breaks it down into a series of numbers representing various pieces of said information. And if you're crafty enough, you can turn that to your advantage. Here's how it works:

In your browser (and yes, it has to be on PC - no way to manipulate the Netflix app on your phone, tablet, or console just yet), simply type "www.netflix.com/browse/genre/XXXX" and replace "XXXX" with any of the numbers on this extensive list. Each number represents a genre, and by using these codes, you can get some extremely specific results. Here's a small sample:

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Of course, such listings will only be useful for, I'm gonna guess, about a dozen or so people out there, so here are a few more genres for the less eccentric among us:

Not all genres will work across all regions, and as Netflix continues to evolve it's possible that these numbers may change. However, for now, feel free to change a few numbers and feel like you're accessing the forbidden zone of Netflix like the hacker master you are.

Sam is a former News Editor here at GamesRadar+. His expert words have appeared on many of the web's well-known gaming sites, including Joystiq, Penny Arcade, Destructoid, and G4 Media, among others. Sam has a serious soft spot for MOBAs, MMOs, and emo music. Forever a farm boy, forever a '90s kid.