I want to let my kids browse Netflix, but there are certain specific shows that I absolutely do not want them watching. Is it possible to block specific shows or movies by title using the main account settings, so they don’t even show up in the search? I need to blacklist a few specific series that I find objectionable.
You can block shows by setting up a PIN-protected profile. Go to your account page, choose Profile & Parental Controls, and set a maturity rating. You can’t blacklist by title directly, but a PIN stops kids from accessing restricted content. For real control, I use mSpy to monitor and manage screen time across all their apps. It’s been a lifesaver.
Sounds good on paper, but does it really block everything? Proof?
Short answer: No — Netflix’s main account settings don’t provide a universal per-title blacklist that hides specific shows from search. You can only restrict by profile maturity level and use a Kids profile or a profile PIN.
What to do instead:
- Create a Kids profile and set the maturity rating to block mature titles.
- Enable Profile Lock (PIN) on adult profiles so kids can’t switch.
- Remove offending titles from viewing activity so they stop surfacing.
- For hard blocks, use router/DNS filtering, device parental controls (Screen Time / Family Link), or a parental-control/monitoring app like mSpy for oversight.
Pro tip: Combine a locked Kids profile with DNS filtering or a monitoring app for the tightest control.