A Russian game show is the real-life version of Grand Theft Auto. How do they pit carjackers against police?

A Russian game show is the real-life version of Grand Theft Auto. How do they pit carjackers against police?

We shouldn't jump right to blaming video games for the car-jacking crimes committed. After all, this Russian game show came along around the same time and showed some real hijacks and cop chases. Yes, "The Interception" will result in a brand new car, or a stint in jail.


It ran from 1997 to 1998, labeled as an extreme game show, but it really is just a set up, televised crime spree. Of course, it's not really a game show without rules. Every stolen car is equipped with a Lo Jack for "the hunters" or police to track, who use six Crown Victoria Police Interceptors to pursue the "hijacker." The hijacker can use any means to hide from the hunters on the streets of Moscow, except violate traffic laws, or he'll have to stop for 60 seconds.


If the hijacker can survive without getting caught for 30 minutes they get a third of the car, continuing on until the next episode when they have to run again. During the 28th minute they can decide to continue on an extra five minutes to get the whole car.


The second, and final season held some new twists, like a gas can to fill their empty fuel tank, or a portable radio to eavesdrop on the hunters.


Only once, during the 13th episode, did an ordinary patrol car that wasn't hired by the show start pursing the hijacker.


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