You can hide titles from your Netflix account in two ways: remove them from your continue watching list, or use the "Don't recommend this" feature to prevent similar shows from appearing

Netflix does not have a single "block" button that removes a show permanently from your entire account. Instead, you have two separate tools that work differently. The first removes a show from the row of things you were watching. The second tells Netflix's recommendation system not to suggest that show or similar ones to you again. Neither one deletes the show from Netflix's catalog — it just stops appearing in your personal feed.

Which tool you use depends on what you want to accomplish. If you started watching something by accident and want it off your continue watching list, you remove it. If you want to prevent Netflix from recommending a show to you in the future, you use the don't recommend feature. You can do both on the same title if you want.

Key Takeaways

  • Removing a show from your continue watching list clears it from that row but does not prevent Netflix from recommending it later.
  • The "Don't recommend this" feature tells Netflix not to suggest that show or similar ones to you, but does not remove it from your continue watching row.
  • You can access both features from the show's detail page or from the menu that appears when you hover over a title on your home screen.
  • Blocking a show only affects your personal profile — other people on the same Netflix account will still see it in their feeds unless they block it separately.

How to remove a show from your continue watching list

The continue watching row is the list of shows you started but did not finish. To remove a title from this row, go to your Netflix home screen and find the show in the continue watching section. Hover your cursor over the title (on a computer) or tap and hold it (on a phone or tablet). A menu will appear with several options. Click or tap the trash can icon or the option that says "Remove from row." The show will disappear from that section when ready.

This action only removes the show from your continue watching list. Netflix will still recommend it to you elsewhere on your home screen, and it will still appear in search results. If you want to prevent Netflix from recommending it at all, you need to use the don't recommend feature instead.

How to use the "Don't recommend this" feature

To tell Netflix not to recommend a show to you, open the show's detail page by clicking or tapping on it. Look for a circular icon with three dots (called a menu icon) in the top right corner of the screen. Click or tap it, then select "Don't recommend this title." Netflix will note your preference and stop suggesting that show and similar ones in your recommendations.

This feature affects what appears in your home feed and in search suggestions, but it does not remove the show from your continue watching list if it is already there. If you want to remove it from that row as well, you need to do that separately using the method described above.

The difference between removing and not recommending

Removing a show from your continue watching list is a quick cleanup — it just clears that specific row. Not recommending a show is a preference that shapes your entire Netflix experience going forward. You can remove a show without blocking recommendations, or block recommendations without removing it from continue watching. Most people do both when they want a show completely out of their way.

Netflix's recommendation system learns from both actions. When you remove something from continue watching, Netflix assumes you may have lost interest. When you use don't recommend, you are explicitly telling Netflix not to show you that title or similar ones. Over time, as you use these features, Netflix adjusts what it shows you on your home screen.

How blocking works across multiple profiles on one account

Netflix accounts can have multiple profiles — one for you, one for a family member, one for a child, and so on. When you block a show on your profile, it only affects what you see. Other people using different profiles on the same account will still see that show in their feeds unless they block it themselves.

This matters if you share Netflix with family members and want to hide adult content from a child's profile, or if you straightforward do not want to see shows that other people in your household are watching. Each person has to set their own preferences. If you are concerned about what a child can access, Netflix also has a Kids profile with restricted content, which is a separate tool from blocking individual shows.

What happens when you block a show you were watching

If you were in the middle of watching a show and you block it, Netflix will stop recommending it and remove it from your continue watching list. You can still search for it by name and watch it again if you change your mind — blocking does not prevent you from finding and playing a show, it just removes it from your automatic recommendations and your continue watching row.

To unblock a show, you have to search for it by name, open its detail page, and select "Recommend this title" from the menu. This tells Netflix you want recommendations for that show again. There is no central list of blocked shows, so you cannot see all the titles you have blocked in one place.

Why Netflix does not have a permanent block feature

Netflix's blocking tools are designed to manage your recommendations and your continue watching list, not to permanently remove content from your account. The company does not offer a way to make a show completely invisible or inaccessible to you, because people often change their minds about what they want to watch. If you blocked a show permanently and could not undo it, you might regret that choice later.

Instead, Netflix gives you control over what appears in your feed and what you see when you browse. If you want to prevent someone else from watching certain content, you can use parental controls on a child profile, which is a different system from blocking individual shows.

Frequently Asked Questions

If I block a show, can other people on my account still watch it?

Yes. Blocking a show only affects your profile. Other people on the same Netflix account will still see it in their recommendations and continue watching lists unless they block it separately on their own profiles.

Can I see a list of all the shows I have blocked?

No. Netflix does not show you a central list of blocked titles. If you want to unblock something, you have to search for it by name, open its page, and select "Recommend this title" from the menu.

Does blocking a show prevent me from watching it again?

No. You can still search for a blocked show by name and watch it whenever you want. Blocking only removes it from your recommendations and continue watching list.

What is the difference between removing from continue watching and not recommending?

Removing from continue watching clears that specific row. Not recommending tells Netflix not to suggest that show or similar ones anywhere in your feed. You can do both, or just one, depending on what you want.

Can I block shows on a child profile?

You can use the block features on a child profile the same way you would on an adult profile. However, Netflix also offers parental controls that let you restrict what content appears on a child profile entirely, which is a more comprehensive tool for managing what children can access.