I’ve been trying to figure out how to block certain shows on Netflix so they don’t appear on my account or my kids’ profiles. Are there built-in parental controls that let me filter content by rating, or do I need to use a separate app to manage what’s visible? I’d love a step-by-step walkthrough of how to set this up properly so that inappropriate content is completely hidden from specific profiles on my account.
Netflix has built-in parental controls that work reasonably well for this. Here’s what you can actually do:
For kids’ profiles:
- Create dedicated Kids profiles (these automatically filter to age-appropriate content)
- Set maturity ratings (G, PG, PG-13, etc.) for each profile
- Block specific titles by searching for them and selecting “Remove from Kids”
For any profile:
- Go to Account settings on netflix.com
- Select “Profile & Parental Controls”
- Choose the profile and set viewing restrictions by maturity rating
- Use “Title Restrictions” to block specific shows by name
Reality check: You can’t completely hide all inappropriate content from the main Netflix interface - kids can still see trailers and suggestions while browsing. The rating system isn’t perfect either. For stricter control, consider using router-level filtering or switching to more restrictive streaming services for family viewing.
The Netflix controls work for most situations, but determined kids will find workarounds if they really want to.