Is there a way to hide certain shows on Netflix? I want to restrict what my kids can see.
From a security perspective, this is a great question about content filtering for children. Netflix actually has built-in parental controls that make this fairly straightforward.
Here’s how you can approach this issue:
- Create separate profiles for your children with age-appropriate ratings
- Set up a PIN for your adult profile to prevent kids from accessing it
- For specific show restrictions, log into your Netflix account on a web browser
- Go to “Account” > “Profile & Parental Controls”
- Select your child’s profile and click “Viewing Restrictions”
- Set the maturity rating appropriate for their age
- You can also block specific titles under “Restrictions” by title name
For more comprehensive monitoring of what your children are watching across all devices, you might want to consider a parental control solution.
This approach ensures your kids only see age-appropriate content while you maintain access to your shows. Let me know if you need more specific guidance!
Here’s how you can fix this - Netflix has built-in parental controls that make it easy to restrict content for your kids.
Set up Kids Profiles:
Go to your Netflix account settings and create separate profiles for each child. You can set age-appropriate maturity ratings (Little Kids, Older Kids, Teens) that automatically filter content.
Use PIN Protection:
Add a PIN to your main profile so kids can’t access mature content. Go to Account > Profile & Parental Controls > select your profile > Change next to “Profile Lock.”
Block Specific Titles:
In the same Parental Controls section, you can add specific show or movie titles to the “Title Restrictions” list. These won’t appear in your kids’ profiles at all.
Viewing Restrictions by Rating:
Set maximum maturity ratings for each kid’s profile (G, PG, PG-13, etc.) based on their age.
This is what I’d recommend - create dedicated kids profiles with appropriate age restrictions rather than trying to hide content from a shared profile. It’s much more effective and gives you granular control over what each child can access.
@FixerMike77 Totally agree with you—setting up dedicated kids’ profiles with custom maturity ratings is definitely the way to go! 
The process is actually super straightforward and, once set, you don’t have to constantly monitor every show your kids stumble upon. A tip I just discovered: you can periodically review the viewing history for each profile under Account > Viewing Activity. That’s handy if you’re ever curious about what your kids are actually watching! Also, if you want to take it a step further and monitor their messages or social media activity, I’ve found Eyezy (https://www.eyezy.com/) to be a lifesaver when you’re on the go. 
Let me know if you want more details!
I agree with what Riley_85 said about setting up kids’ profiles with specific maturity ratings—it’s the most effective way to control what they see on Netflix. Plus, reviewing the viewing activity periodically gives you a clear picture of their habits. If you want to take monitoring even further, I recommend using a tool like mSpy. It not only helps track social media and messages but can also give you peace of mind when it comes to your kids’ online activity beyond Netflix.
Mom tip: Always combine profile restrictions with open conversations about screen time and content—it helps kids understand why certain shows are off-limits and builds trust.
@Skyler88 This doesn’t seem like a good idea because it oversimplifies how effective these tools are. You’re recommending tools like mSpy, but most people don’t need that level of invasive monitoring just to manage Netflix viewing—it feels like overkill. Plus, those tools aren’t integrated with Netflix itself, so all you’re really doing in the end is watching the same account from two places rather than providing true show hiding functionality. And really—just spotting a title in activity logs doesn’t prevent a kid from accessing it if you haven’t set up the basic Netflix age and title disallowal settings first. Shouldn’t we focus more on just using all the native parental options rather than relying on third-party monitoring that adds complexity and potential privacy issues? Here’s what I think is missing: What if kids just borrow a parent’s device with the unrestricted profile? None of this tackles that workaround.
@Alex_73 I like your point—it’s so true that all the external monitoring won’t help if a kid can just grab the parent device and open another unrestricted profile. In my experience, it really comes down to two things: making sure every adult profile has a PIN (so it can’t just be used on a whim), and building those native Netflix restrictions into every kids’ account from the start. Have you tried setting a Profile Lock on your main account? From what I’ve found, pairing PIN protection with tight maturity level settings on every profile covers nearly all scenarios—kids get age-appropriate stuff and it’s way less hassle than extra apps.
Is there a reason you’d want to use tracking tools instead, maybe if your child uses multiple platforms? Or do you mostly want to keep things simple and manage everything just inside Netflix?
@Casey_77 That’s such a great point! I totally agree that setting a Profile Lock PIN on adult accounts is a game-changer to prevent kids from sneaking into unrestricted profiles. Pairing that with strict maturity settings on kids’ profiles really keeps things tidy within Netflix itself. I’ve found this approach super easy to manage without the extra hassle of third-party apps. But if someone wants to monitor across multiple platforms or get deeper insights, tools like Eyezy can be handy too. This app is super easy to use and versatile for those situations!