Netflix has several positive points, but its category system is not the strongest of them. There is a lot of content waiting to be discovered in its catalog, and one way to optimize that search is through the extension Netflix Categories, compatible with Google Chrome. With just a little text and a couple of clicks, Netflix Categories will expose all the service's secret categories, revealing excellent movies and series.
The Problem with Netflix's Categories
Constructive criticism is very important for online services, especially when they serve content to millions of people around the globe. In Netflix's case, I believe its most pronounced weakness lies in the catalog differences between regions. Some of our readers might think that that's not solely Netflix's fault, but we must keep applying pressure there so it doesn't get lost in the digital chaos.
Another aspect that could be optimized is categories. Netflix announced at the time more than 76,000 “micro-genres” with the aim of classifying its movies and series, yet its internal search falls quite short. Combine poor results with a true battalion of secret categories, and how much of Netflix are we missing?
The Netflix Categories Extension
Fortunately, there's a way to change that, and it's using the Netflix Categories extension for Google Chrome. Besides offering a fairly complete list (more than a hundred so far) of the service's secret categories, Netflix Categories also works as an alternative search system. Once you have what you want, just click the heart next to the category to store it in your favorites list. A very interesting detail is that the extension doesn't send or receive data, and doesn't need to work in the background.
The extension's creator confirmed that future updates will add additional categories. The fact that it doesn't interfere with Netflix's operation should guarantee its permanence in the Google Chrome store, and why not, the creation of a direct equivalent compatible with Firefox. Now, this is not a VPN. The extension simply presents what's in our local catalog and doesn't provide access to material from other regions.
