Host Joško Lokas Shows Viewers What They Don't Usually See on 'Potjera'

Joško Lokas, a familiar face on Croatian television for over three decades, has offered viewers a rare glimpse into the production of the popular quiz show "Potjera." Lokas, who has hosted the show since taking over from Tarik Filipović in 2019, frequently shares his enthusiasm for his work on social media, often showcasing moments from the "Potjera" set.

Recently, Lokas posted a photograph that revealed something viewers typically do not see: the screen from which he reads questions to the contestants and the "hunters" (quiz experts). He captioned the image, "Recording day 2/4," providing a behind-the-scenes look at the show's operational side.

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Recording day 2/4

"Potjera," which translates to "The Chase," is the Croatian adaptation of the British quiz format that has been broadcast on ITV since 2009. The show premiered on Croatian national television (HRT) in 2013. In the game, four contestants compete individually against a professional quizzer, known as a "hunter," who attempts to prevent them from winning prize money. Those who successfully evade the hunter proceed to the final "chase" round, working together to defend their accumulated winnings.

The show has achieved significant popularity and consistent high ratings, partly attributed to its "hunters" – Dean Kotiga, Morana Zibar, Krešimir Sučević Međeral, and Mladen Vukorepa. The show's editor, Andrea Jukić Grković, has noted the ancient roots of quiz shows, comparing "Potjera" to the riddles posed by the Sphinx to Oedipus, thus continuing a tradition stretching back to antiquity.

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The quiz is most closely associated with King Oedipus and the riddles posed by the Sphinx, which he answered successfully. Unbelievable, but we today with quizzes on HRT are continuing that tradition which has its beginnings in antiquity.