Vertical Observer

The vertical-drama business, sourced

UPDATED 23 October 2026 216 REPORTS · 172 COMPANIES

App · Other origin

vertTV

Key facts

Operator / parent
Independent; founder-led
Origin
United States
Headquarters
Los Angeles, USA
Launched
22 July 2026, with more than 200 exclusive titles
Category
App · Other origin

vertTV is a US subscription vertical-drama app launched on 22 July 2026 with more than 200 exclusive titles. Its flagship is a 'Fuller House' reunion series with Jodie Sweetin, John Brotherton and Marla Sokoloff. It plans monthly originals, starting with 'Lone Star Hearts' with Cindy Busby and Josh Henderson. In-house production is led by Brian Nolan and Ben Rosenthal. It sells a subscription rather than coins, which the founders describe as a traditional TV network mindset.

Profile

Markets
United States
Content
More than 200 exclusive titles at launch; flagship 'Fuller House' reunion series; monthly originals starting with 'Lone Star Hearts'.
Genres
Premium vertical serials; legacy-IP reunions and romance
Monetisation
Subscription, not coins or in-app purchase

People

  • Jeffrey Schenck — Co-founder
  • Barry Barnholtz — Co-founder
  • Peter Sullivan — Co-founder
  • Brian Nolan — In-house production
  • Ben Rosenthal — In-house production
  • Gene George — Advisory board
  • Matt Cohen — Advisory board

Sources