People are raving after typing code '9875' into Netflix: 'Thank you!'

Netflix fans cannot believe their luck after discovering the code '9875'.

Looking for something to watch on Netflix? Look no further. Credit: Chesnot / Getty

Now, if you're anything like me, you can easily spend more time looking for something to watch than actually watching a show.

Seriously, over the years, I'd love to know just how much of my subscription fees have gone on mindlessly scrolling rather than watching a series or movie.

However, Netflix users are now learning about "secret" codes that can be typed into the search bar that will remove the hassle from finding something to watch -- and one code in particular has people raving.

Netflix may be known for some great movies and series - but the platform has also become synonymous with the True Crime genre in recent years. This is down to the success of docs and series such as American Nightmare, Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey, and The Man with 1000 Kids.

Well, if you're like everyone else around the world who loves gore and drama, then you'll be happy to learn that typing in code 9875 into the Netflix search bar will serve you all the most popular True Crime series on the platform.

How Do Netflix Codes Work?

It’s simpler than you might think:

1. Open a web browser (this trick doesn’t work in the Netflix app).
2. Paste this URL into the address bar: http://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/
3. Add the code for your desired genre at the end of the URL (e.g., "8711" for horror).
4. Hit enter, and you’ll be whisked away to a curated list of titles in that category.

Look, I even tested it out myself:

Typing in code 9875 will serve you Netflix's incredible True Crime library. Credit: Netflix (Screenshot)

After learning about the code, people were quick to share the revelation on X (formerly Twitter), with one Netflix user writing: "Guys, if you love True Crime docs & you have Netflix, here's a hack to make life easier.

"Go to the search box & type in '9875' & every true crime doc they have will pop up. It's an easier, quicker & more organized search than going through what they advertise on your home page."

The post was quickly flooded with comments from other grateful users, with one person writing: "Thank you!"

"It's a guilty pleasure," another typed.

Another pleased Netflix user gushed: "Oh my gosh, it works! That's wild, thank you!"

But if True Crime isn't your thing, fear not! Because below is a list of codes for

The Ultimate List of Netflix Codes (2025 Edition)

Here’s a huge breakdown of nearly Netflix category you can unlock, organized for easy navigation:

Action & Adventure (Code 1365)

• Action Comedies – 43040
• Action Thrillers – 43048
• Adventures – 7442
• Asian Action Movies – 77232
• Classic Action & Adventure – 46576
• Comic Book & Superhero Movies – 10118
• Crime Action & Adventure – 9584
• Foreign Action & Adventure – 11828
• Martial Arts Movies – 8985
• Military Action & Adventure – 2125
• Spy Action & Adventure – 10702
• Westerns – 7700

Animation (Code 4698)

• Adult Animation – 11881

Anime (Code 7424)

• Anime Action – 2653
• Anime Comedies – 9302
• Anime Dramas – 452
• Anime Fantasy – 11146
• Anime Features – 3063
• Anime Horror – 10695
• Anime Sci-Fi – 2729
• Anime Series – 6721

Children & Family Films (Code 783)

• Animal Tales – 5507
• Disney – 67673
• Education for Kids – 10659
• Family Features – 51056
• Kids Music – 52843
• Kids TV – 27346
• Movies Based on Kids’ Books – 10056
• Movies for Ages 0-2 – 6796
• Movies for Ages 2-4 – 6218
• Movies for Ages 5-7 – 5455
• Movies for Ages 8-10 – 561
• Movies for Ages 11-12 – 6962
• TV Cartoons – 11177

Classics (Code 31574)

• Classic Comedies – 31694
• Classic Dramas – 29809
• Classic Foreign Movies – 32473
• Classic Sci-Fi & Fantasy – 47147
• Classic Thrillers – 46588
• Classic War Movies – 48744
• Classic Westerns – 47465
• Epics – 52858
• Film Noir – 7687
• Silent Movies – 53310

Comedy (Code 6548)

• Dark Comedies – 869
• Foreign Comedies – 4426
• Late Night Comedies – 1402
• Mockumentaries – 26
• Political Comedies – 2700
• Romantic Comedies – 5475
• Satires – 4922
• Screwball Comedies – 9702
• Slapstick Comedies – 10256
• Sports Comedies – 5286
• Stand-Up Comedy – 11559
• Teen Comedies – 3519

Cult Movies (Code 7627)

• B-Horror Movies – 8195
• Campy Movies – 1252
• Cult Comedies – 9434
• Cult Horror Movies – 10944
• Cult Sci-Fi & Fantasy – 4734

Documentaries (Code 6839)

• Biographical Documentaries – 3652
• Crime Documentaries – 9875
• Foreign Documentaries – 5161
• Historical Documentaries – 5349
• Military Documentaries – 4006
• Music & Concert Documentaries – 90361
• Political Documentaries – 7018
• Religious Documentaries – 10005
• Science & Nature Documentaries – 2595
• Social & Cultural Documentaries – 3675
• Sports Documentaries – 180
• Travel & Adventure Documentaries – 1159

Drama (Code 5763)

• Biographical Dramas – 3179
• Classic Dramas – 29809
• Courtroom Dramas – 528582748
• Crime Dramas – 6889
• Dramas Based on Books – 4961
• Dramas Based on Real Life – 3653
• Foreign Dramas – 2150
• Gay & Lesbian Dramas – 500
• Independent Dramas – 384
• Military Dramas – 11
• Period Pieces – 12123
• Political Dramas – 6616
• Romantic Dramas – 1255
• Showbiz Dramas – 5012
• Social Issue Dramas – 3947
• Sports Dramas – 7243
• Tearjerkers – 6384
• Teen Dramas – 9299

Faith & Spirituality (Code 26835)

• Faith & Spirituality Movies – 52804
• Spiritual Documentaries – 2760
• Kids Faith & Spirituality – 751423

Foreign (Code 7462)Gay & Lesbian Movies (Code 5977)Horror (Code 8711)Music (Code 1701)Romance (Code 8883)

• Classic Romantic Movies – 31273
• Quirky Romance – 36103
• Romantic Comedies – 5475
• Romantic Dramas – 1255
• Romantic Favorites – 502675
• Romantic Foreign Movies – 7153
• Romantic Independent Movies – 9916
• Steamy Romantic Movies – 35800

Sci-Fi & Fantasy (Code 1492)

• Action Sci-Fi & Fantasy – 1568
• Alien Sci-Fi – 3327
• Classic Sci-Fi & Fantasy – 47147
• Cult Sci-Fi & Fantasy – 4734
• Fantasy Movies – 9744
• Foreign Sci-Fi & Fantasy – 6485
• Sci-Fi Adventure – 6926
• Sci-Fi Dramas – 3916
• Sci-Fi Horror Movies – 1694
• Sci-Fi Thrillers – 11014

Sports (Code 4370)

• Baseball Movies – 12339
• Basketball Movies – 12762
• BMX & Extreme Riding – 4582
• Boxing Movies – 12443
• Car & Motorsport Movies – 49944
• Football Movies – 12803
• Martial Arts, Boxing & Wrestling – 6695
• Soccer Movies – 12549
• Sports Comedies – 5286
• Sports Documentaries – 180
• Sports Dramas – 7243
• Sports & Fitness – 9327

Thrillers (Code 8933)

• Action Thrillers – 43048
• Classic Thrillers – 46588
• Crime Thrillers – 10499
• Foreign Thrillers – 10306
• Gangster Movies – 31851
• Independent Thrillers – 3269
• Mysteries – 9994
• Political Thrillers – 10504
• Psychological Thrillers – 5505
• Sci-Fi Thrillers – 11014
• Spy Thrillers – 9147
• Steamy Thrillers – 972
• Supernatural Thrillers – 11140

TV Shows (Code 83)

• British TV Shows – 52117
• Classic TV Shows – 46553
• Crime TV Shows – 26146
• Cult TV Shows – 74652
• Food & Travel TV – 72436
• Kids TV – 27346
• Korean TV Shows – 67879
• Military TV Shows – 25804
• Miniseries – 4814
• Reality TV – 9833
• Science & Nature TV – 52780
• Teen TV Shows – 60951
• TV Action & Adventure – 10673
• TV Comedies – 10375
• TV Documentaries – 10105
• TV Dramas – 11714
• TV Horror – 83059
• TV Mysteries – 4366
• TV Sci-Fi & Fantasy – 1372

Happy streaming!

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