Amika
Season 2
The wealthy Flemish family De Lafayette runs a fashionable manage. Father Herbert is a fine businessman, but his wife Marie-Louise's haughty socialite attitude rubbed off badly on super-spoiled brat daughter Marie-Claire. Herbert's son Olivier is a playful rascal, masterly at playing people with goofy sidekick Gringo and has a golden heart. The manège's top horse, stallion Amika, doesn't perform well with Marie-Claire as amazon and dandy trainer Casper. Local 'inventor' Tys's equally naive daughter Merel becomes a stable-hand under Jan, who recognizes her inherited riding talent./ Father Herbert in a decent businessman, but his wife Marie-Louise spends money for prestige and their mean brat daughter Marie-Claire is even worse, forming the 'Z-Girls' trio with a dumb and a sarcastic friend. Son Olivier is playful, a prankster but never mean and actually kind and helpful, his sidekick Gringo even more. Local would be-inventor Tijs' daughter Merel dreams of becoming an amazon, but he forbids that because her ma died in an equestrian accident, so Merel becomes a stable-hand under modest, efficient Jan, both picked on by haughty playboy riding coach Casper.
Where to Watch Season 2
52 Episodes
- Bekers en paardendromen
E1Episode 1Bekers en paardendromenOlivier is amused his sister only finished second, so she misses out on the press attention. When Marie-Claire meanly doubts his talents, even as lover-boy, which ma seconds, he's insulted and accepts a dare from Gringo, betting 100 Euro he can get a date in a week and keep her a month. Englishman McHoy arrives to offer an entrance test for the world-class Royal Academy, but for winner Merel. Tijs still denies her riding lessons. Jan wants to declare his love. - Paarse bloemetjes voor Amika
E2Episode 2Paarse bloemetjes voor AmikaPicky Olli and easy Gringo go through their video collection to select a girl Olli must seduce and keep for a month to win their bet. After their first kiss Jan wants to win over Merel but knows no more about romancing then giving her flowers. He, the Lafayette family and even Merel have mixed feelings when mister McHoy offers Merel, not Marie-Louise, a shot at the prestigious Royal Academy's six month riding course. It also requires a 1500 Euros fee, only refundable if she passes. TV reporter Arno tries to interview people, but Herbert sends Casper away to coach senior clients. - Aarde aan Merel, Aarde aan Merel...
E3Episode 3Aarde aan Merel, Aarde aan Merel...Ollie is determined to find out everything possible about Hedwige. The bet allows him to force Gringo to hear what Chanel knows about her too. Marie-Claire wants to show her dad she can still ride Amika, but the horse doesn't want her back. Merel tries to solve her money problems. - Who’s the new star!?
E6Episode 6Who’s the new star!?Olivier is desperately determined to get on kissing terms with Hedwig, however hesitant she remains and even doubts his sincerity. Because Hedwig and Chanel pretend the reactions on Marie-Claire's YouTube post are great, she lives in a happy bubble. Now Tijs has helped them bake 200 muffins for charity, Merel and Saskia must sell the lot. - De zieke straathondjes-club
E7Episode 7De zieke straathondjes-clubOlivier is completely obsessed with Hedwig, and finally gets her to commit. Even his loyal lieutenant Gringo now seems superfluous. Marie-Claire is furious to find Herbert sides with Merel again. The klutz bumps into a horse. Merel's 'sick puppies charity' muffins sale goes badly, crossed by Marie-Claire and posh ma Marie-Louise. - De muffinautomaat
E8Episode 8De muffinautomaatOli wants Gringo's out of his way to enjoy Hedwige's engagement surprise, but it's an inedible posh dinner. Gringo luckily comes up with another plan. Marie-Claire still seeks parental support for her singing ambitions, in vain. Tijs hopes to help Merel sell her muffins by converting a soda vending machine. - Vers gesneden dvd’tjes
E9Episode 9Vers gesneden dvd’tjesHedwige treats Olivier to breakfast in his room, but also demands he destroys the sexy DVDs that he hastily pretends to be Gringo's. Poor Gringo is send away again. Marie-Claire is amused Merel can't go to England, but Jan confides in boss Herbert her only objection is the entrance fee. - Eén, twee, Cha Cha Cha
E11Episode 11Eén, twee, Cha Cha ChaOllie is invited by Hedwig to a fancy dance. Unfortunately, ballroom dancing isn't one of his talents, so she teaches him, ruthlessly. Herbert offers to sponsor Merel as Amika's jockey, but she and her dad Tijs are reluctant to accept his 'charity', so she pretends having sold all muffins. While Ollie's etiquette class torture continues at the dinner table, Marie-Claire boasts her debut CD to a radio station but dad says Amika isn't being sold, so she won't get a cent. - Spaghetti herinneringen
E12Episode 12Spaghetti herinneringenNow Hedwig claims Olivier exclusively, he misses his goofy mate Gringo, who now rather impresses Casper by repairing his sports car. Ollie fakes a headache to get out of Hedwig's dull family dance. Sensing Merel lies, aunt Saskia gets her to tell Tijs Herbert pays her entry fee, but he forbids it. Marie-Claire is furious to hear Amika isn't being sold and her dad supports Merel. - Love for U
E13Episode 13Love for UFiancée Hedwig's constant domineering is depressing Olivier. Just now he offers to checkout chicks together again, Gringo accepts an invitation to cruise with Casper in his sports car. Em-Ce hires a reputed dance instructor for a stadium choreography, but he soon realizes she isn't talented and dumps her. Herbert finds Merel isn't making enough progress, so part-time trainer Jan is replaced by Casper, full-time, to neither's satisfaction. Tijs still won't have Herbert pay, so he seeks a cheap training method. - Een historisch moment
E14Episode 14Een historisch momentMarie-Claire hears Ollie calls a lonely hearts program about bossy Hedwig and calls the show posing as her. When he scolds her, she knows she can blackmail him with this faux-pas. Oliver is even more miserable after bumping into now unfriendly Gringo. Merel suggests he explains to Hedwig by letter. Casper refuses Jan's help in training Merel and pretends to her Jan agrees. Em-Ce triumphs when the radio plays her debut single, but dad is furious to discover what bills she's running up. - Het geniale wraakplan
E16Episode 16Het geniale wraakplanOlivier overhears his sister's star delusion while moving into the canteen, while her mother panics about her going 'missing'. Olivier tells Marie-Claire he knows a famous video clip director, a part for Gringo's mate Davy. Casper proves a rude and hardly helpful trainer for Merel, but Herbert checks on his efforts, while Jan secretly helps her. MC keeps spending like a star on image, and hires two bodyguards with orders to keep press, fans and especially her parents. - Leven uit de vuilnisbakken
E17Episode 17Leven uit de vuilnisbakkenOlivier enjoys life again with Gringo, preparing a fake video clip shoot for Marie-Claire. Herbert and his wife are furious about Marie-Claire's latest celebrity shenanigans, especially the bodyguards who prevent them entering the canteen to talk to her. She messes up cooking too - she incinerates it. Saskia tries to make Merel, who pretends not to have noticed Tijs, to confront her dad, who has 'finished' an improved 'robot-pony' to simulate horse riding at home. Hedwig doesn't realize yet she's no longer Ollie's flame, until she stumbles upon his draft 'dear John' letters. - Davy Oliver & Roger Ringers
E18Episode 18Davy Oliver & Roger RingersHaving discovered Oliver's 'dear Jane' drafts, Hedwig dumps him before he's even awake. Oliver and Gringo prepare an elaborate video clip prank for haughty Marie-Claire with two friends, fake director David 'Davy Oliver' and fake cameraman Bart 'Roger Ringers', actually earpiece-cued by master-brain Ollie. Casper has a fine day just when Herbert checks on his coaching of Merel- because he stole Jan's coaching notes. - Huilen is voor kleine meisjes
E21Episode 21Huilen is voor kleine meisjesOlivier is delighted to get a response from absurd 'Timberlake-replacement' Barry Palerma. MC completely ignores dad's dinner invitation, absorbed by delusions about her 'star duet' and practicing for it, while even Chanel and Hedwig realize live sounds insufferably bad. Merel is desperately puzzled why Jan won't talk to her anymore. - Californische hoestbonbons
E23Episode 23Californische hoestbonbonsAs MC's 'duo concert with Timberlake' approaches, preparations get frantic. To Olivier and Gringo amusement, 'Justin's' fake dressing room wish-list is handed down by Davy painstakingly followed, except Californian cough sweats. Even using Jan's notes, Casper can't train Merel properly. He even pretends flirtatiously to Justin fans he knows the star. - Intrede van een superster
E24Episode 24Intrede van een supersterOlivier is greatly amused to hear David still does a great job making Marie-Claire desperately nervous about her impending performance, this time doing a ruthless stage inspection. Merel gets desperate when Casper ignores her, but then Jan steps up. He uses a vamp 'rich Justin fan' to distract Casper, so he can train Merel himself. Meanwhile Gringo has brought in Barry Palerma, literally under cover. - De Barry Palerma hysterie
E25Episode 25De Barry Palerma hysterieOlivier and Gringo have a hard time handling and hiding for the mothers drunk but ever-thirsty 'star' Barry Palerma. After a last appeal to playback, MC expels 'jealous traitors' Hedwig and Chanel. Now Casper has deserted Merel for the flirtatious floozy, Jan takes over her coaching, and Herbert finds out. - Jullie zijn een fantastisch publiek!?
E26Episode 26Jullie zijn een fantastisch publiek!?MC is terrified to discover her concert partner isn't superstar Justin Timberlake but nobody Barry Palerma, and the crowd boos them both. Olivier's enjoyment of her embarrassment is cut short when his crafty deception is discovered. Mother makes him explain on stage. Instead Olie instantly invents a successful double-act, which wins over crowd and press. Casper is determined to call Jan to order for interfering in his coaching of Merel, but Herbert finds out he left the job. And Casper finds outs Saskia was his siren. - Leugenaars, valsaards & snotapen
E28Episode 28Leugenaars, valsaards & snotapenOlivier enjoys his new star status, but is increasingly annoyed by unshakable pushy fans. Gringo enjoys Chanel's eagerness to approach the Palerma entourage. After Casper's deceit and incompetence are revealed, Herbert reinstates Jan as coach. Jan reassures Merel for her entrance test, although Amika is unusually restless after M-C sabotages its saddle, but ignores Gringo's camera is on. - De zadel wissel truuk
E29Episode 29De zadel wissel truukSudden radio hit star Olivier is beleaguered by pushy fans, who even crowd out best mate Gringo, who in turn shifts attention to Chanel. Neither listens to his his suspicions about Marie-Claire, who triumphs now her saddle sabotage has caused 'rival' Merel to fall and injured horse Amika. M-C switches saddles to clear her track. She and Casper make sure McHoy's British delegation considers the entrance test a complete failure. - Geef toe, die Gringo is een lekker stuk
E30Episode 30Geef toe, die Gringo is een lekker stukGirl-lover Olivier and his visitor Barry Palerma, who shows interest in Chanel and her ma, enjoy their hit single success. Thijs won't let Merel look after Amika. Marie-Claire is worried for the stallion too, but Jan's grandpa is giving it the best veterinarian care. Gringo shows his incriminating video recording to M-C, who promises him a date with Chanel if he doesn't show it. - Ongewenste gasten
E31Episode 31Ongewenste gastenGringo blackmails Marie-Claire to a deal. Olivier is pleased to hear Gringo has an admirer, so he eagerly offers to help make their 'blind' date a success. Merel is horrified by Jan's bad news about Amika's condition, but still not allowed near the stables. - De perfecte blind date
E33Episode 33De perfecte blind dateGringo is determined to make a move on his date at the movies, supposing it's Canel. Herbert makes his daughter's day by promising her a new horse, one of baron Rudolf's English-bred thoroughbreds. Jan has convinced Herbert to let Merel return as stable cleaner. But Merel deceives Amika's trailer's driver and convinces him to bring to stallion to a deserted shed. - Kriebeltjes in de buik
E36Episode 36Kriebeltjes in de buikHedwig and Marie-Claire sneakily play uninterested while secretly rivaling for John William. Jan tells Merel she can work in the stables again, to pay off some debt, which dad allows. Casper is back from the States. Barry takes Chanel riding again. He asks during a picnic if she isn't curious about her dad, then they get lost. - En jij bent het lelijke eendje!E38
Episode 38En jij bent het lelijke eendje!Olivier shows John William the video of his duet with Barry. The young aristocrats retorts law studies in Oxford, like him, open far better prospects for income and seduction. Marie-Claire designs a long favorites- questionnaire to seduce the baron's son. Jan saves Merel after Marie-Claire nearly discovers her drug theft for Amika. Herbert wants Jan and Ollie to attend the Zurich horse-trading fair. Kelly hints at their disastrous past when forbidding Barry to see Chale anymore. Tijs and Saskia elaborately design a play, starring reluctant Merel as the Ugly Duckling. - Total makeover!E40
Episode 40Total makeover!Olivier is delighted to hear Barry's manager plans a duet CD for them. After John William shows him other possible studies, his school prospects turn into a confused nightmare. Hedwig plays into the baron's son's serious interests. Ollie made Marie-Claire believe the 'right' Gothic look is the key to get John William. Their parents are delighted to hear the baron is now on the royal academy's board. So she makes a deal with Gringo: teach her dark make-up in exchange for a date with Chanel. Disapproving Saskia finds Amika. The horse is moved and should get a make-over. - Mysterieuze schoendozen
E41Episode 41Mysterieuze schoendozenMarie-Claire Gothic look earns the total ridicule prankster Olie planned. Ma however locks the playful knave up to choose an Oxford major- Gringo suggests 'female science'. Gringo tells Chanel Barry knew her ma Kelly since long. Baron Rudolf grants Herbert a Royal Academy entry test for Marie-Claire and John William accepts to coach her. Jan is back from Zurich and learns Merel had to put Amika in his stables, painted like an Appaloosa. - Chocolade & witte wijn
E42Episode 42Chocolade & witte wijnOlivier hoped to wriggle out of studying at oxford by 'needing more time to choose', but the baron suggests an orientation course there, which would only add another year, while he really dreams of showbiz fame and girls. Gringo and Chanel try to work out Barry and Kelly's secret past from her holiday 1992 mementos. Merel can't stop John Willian washing Amika and thus discovering the stallion isn't dead. To her and Jan's relief, he helps without telling Herbert. Marie-Claire is delighted she'll be allowed to take the rider's entrance test. John William wants his dad consider Merel too. - Spannende saunabezoekjes
E43Episode 43Spannende saunabezoekjesOlivier's parents are delighted by his 'decision' to go study in Oxford, but being cooped up sounds like torture to him. The fountain pen passed on from dad to son as study gift does't help a bit, but he dares not refuse. John William promises Merel to help her ride the entrance test and have his dad pay the fee. He and Jan fail to convince her she can't pass on such a rare opportunity, but just when they despair fitting the duck costume for dad's play plan and a talk with Olivier about his future choice dilemma change her mind. Grungo encourages Chanel to snoop for Barry and ma's pa by phoning a French hotel where they may have been together. - Wap, Wap, Wapedoewap!
E44Episode 44Wap, Wap, Wapedoewap!Olivier's Oxford-prepping misery continues as he's fitted a classical suit, which ominously bursts open. The tailor's fond (failed) rock band memories encourage him to utter singing could be a career, but dad and the baron only insist that means joining a fraternity. Gringo's computer skills prove Barry is the man on Kelly's holiday picture. John William and Jan team up with Merel for the Royal Academy entry test, fixed and paid by the baron, and to restore Amika's strength. Realizing they get competition, Marie-Claire joins forces with Hedwig. - Barry, Barry, Barry. Dit is niet goed!
E45Episode 45Barry, Barry, Barry. Dit is niet goed!Olivier is pleasantly surprised by Barry's manager, who likes his voice enough to consider recording a full CD. Gringo confirms to Chanel the lady photographed with Barry is her ma Kelly. Merel runs away screaming when Marie-Claire discovers Amika in the stables. By the time she gets her dad Herbert, John William and his pa the baron, the stallion has however been removed by Jan to a trailer. - De Amika spokenjacht
E46Episode 46De Amika spokenjachtOlivier tries in vain to make his ma understand he doesn't want to study but to start a career (as singer). John William and Jan planned to train Amika and Merel. Chanel and Gringo confront Barry with the picture. Ma Kelly arrives just before he was about to tell the truth about his silence and makes them break up, believing Barry left her on holiday in the Provence. Marie-Claire is dead-set to find Amika and prove Merel is her mystery rival, but Hedwige soon has enough of following the stable girl around. - Het meisje van Amika
E47Episode 47Het meisje van AmikaBarry's manager makes Olivier a fabulous offer: his own full CD, stat! Alas, ma just booked him lodgings to leave for Oxford the next day. Gringo makes Chanel realize that the year on the picture suggests Barry probably is her father. The shed owner who refused to put up Amika proves to Marie-Claire that Merel stole Amika. She rushes to tells Herbert, who can't believe the stallion is alive. Meanwhile Merel searches Jan and John William, so they can hide the horse again, but their trailer bumps on the baron and Herbert. Jan and John William try to take the blame, but Merel confesses and is fired again. - Vanille, chocola of mokka?
E48Episode 48Vanille, chocola of mokka?Olivier's parents further increase the pressure on the poor knave. Now he finally speaks up: he won't study in Oxford for years. Gringo devises a questionnaire for Barry to compare his taste with Chanel's, which fit perfectly. Herbert fires Merel and completely bans her from the stables, even forbids Jan to mention her after vet grandpa Zanders declares Amika saved. Being ignored, Olivier barricades his room, determined to stay home and record a full CD. - Barry wordt papa?
E50Episode 50Barry wordt papa?Barry finally tells Chanel the truth. He tells Ollie, who gives good advice. Gringo fears the truth about his M-C video may cost him Chanel. After almost nobody turns up for the dress rehearsal and few people announce coming, Tijs & family decide their play needs advertising.
Cast of Season 2
