It's tough to recall a time when Netflix wasn't at our fingertips, providing a smorgasbord of shows, films, and documentaries for our on-demand viewing pleasure.

Rewind to 1998, and Netflix was merely a DVD mail service; fast forward to 2007, it transformed into one of the pioneering streaming services, reshaping our TV habits.

You might reckon you're pretty savvy with Netflix's ins and outs, but there's always more to unravel. Ever find yourself endlessly scrolling without a flicker of interest? Perhaps that's because you're just skimming the surface of what's on offer!

Indeed, Netflix conceals a treasure trove of hidden categories. No, this content isn't barred; all it takes is keying in specific codes.

If this bit of intel has blindsided you, you're not the only one. This 'secret' menu recently resurfaced thanks to a post on Threads, where a bewildered user wrote: "I just found out that Netflix has codes that you can use to open hidden content. Why am I just learning this now?"

And it seems they weren't alone in not realising, as the comments section was abuzz with similar confessions. One user expressed gratitude, saying: "Thank you for posting this. I've considered Netflix mostly unusable for years because I can't ever figure out how to find the genres I want."

Another chimed in with: "I found that out a couple years ago and keep forgetting to use them. Just Google it and you'll find the list. It's fun to see what you can find."

The trick is simple: just enter "https://netflix.com/browse/genre/" into your browser, followed by a specific code. These codes unlock a treasure trove of niche categories, from 'movies based on children's books' to 'sports comedies'.

Pop in the code and voila - a curated selection of films or TV shows in your chosen genre appears, saving you from the dreaded scroll fatigue.

All these codes are up for grabs at netflix-codes.com, with thousands to choose from. So why wait? Dive into a world of streamlined streaming today!