Netflix Genre Browsing: Find Chinese Content with Ease!

You know that feeling when you’re scrolling through Netflix, hoping to discover something new and exciting only to be disappointed?

It seems like no matter how many titles they claim to have, I end up seeing the same handful of shows repeated on every row of the homepage. And don’t get me started on their “play something” feature, it always misses the mark when it comes to finding something I actually want to watch.

But fear not! I’ve got your back. I’m here to share two fantastic ways for you to uncover amazing shows, regardless of the language you’re searching for. So get ready to dive into a world of captivating entertainment that will keep you hooked from start to finish!

Please Note:  All of these methods require an active Netflix subscription and you must be logged in to browse titles.

NETFLIX GENRE CODES

 

Genre Codes, also called “secret codes,” allow Netflixers to deep dive into the world of Netflix categories. A Google search of “Netflix secret codes” will bring up several websites, but by far the most comprehensive list can be found on Whats-on-Netflix.com. 

In the example below, I typed the word “Action” into their search box. This yielded 12 subcategories to refine my search further:

If you are using a computer, you can click on any of the results to jump to Netflix. When I clicked on “Action & Adventure,” it brought me straight to that category on Netflix:

Although this method works flawlessly on computers, you have to do things a bit differently on a mobile device.

HOW TO USE THE “GENRE CODE” METHOD ON A MOBILE DEVICE

 
The Problem:  When you click on the “code links” provided by such sites as Whats-on-Netflix.com, you are either brought to Netflix’s main page, or your cellphone attempts to dial the “genre code” as if it were a telephone number.
 

The Fix: Instead of using the links provided on code websites, type this into your phone’s web browser:

https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/INSERTNUMBER

Just replace “INSERTNUMBER” with the “genre code” you want to browse. There is a complete list of codes here.   For example, the code for “Action & Adventure” is 1365. To view it on a mobile device, type the following into your phone’s browser:

https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/1365

ALTERNATE WAY TO FIND CHINESE CONTENT

 
While the “Genre Code” method does allow you to find Chinese content. I find Netfox.tv more enjoyable, plus it works on both computers and mobile devices.  
Netfox.tv is not just for foreign films, you can use it to browse Netflix’s entire catalog.

Netfox.tv’s search engine allows you to decide whether you want to include both movies and series in your results. You can also specify the release dates you are interested in or search by movie’s title. The “available in my country” box is also very useful, especially if you are using a VPN whilst traveling.

Here is a screenshot of what happened when I typed “Chinese” into the search box. As you can see, the tool suggested several subcategories to choose from. Best of all, you can browse within the tool and then click on a movie poster to view the movie on Netflix.

Finally, here’s an exciting tip for all you language learners with a Netflix account! Are you eager to enhance your language skills while enjoying your favorite shows? Look no further! Click here to discover an amazing, free Google Chrome extension that lets you view two sets of subtitles simultaneously on Netflix. It’s a powerful tool that will take your language learning experience to a whole new level.

Happy learning and enjoy the journey! 请享受 (Qǐng xiǎngshòu)!

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