In the vibrant California of the 19th century, a masked nobleman fights for justice under the guise of a daring hero. Diego de la Vega, a young aristocrat, becomes a defender of the oppressed when the injustices committed by the corrupt captain of the guard, RamΓ³n, reach a critical point. Tired of watching his people suffer at the hands of tyrants, Diego adopts the identity of the cunning and formidable Zorro, known for his agility, sharp sword, and his famous "Z" symbol.