In 19th-century France, a young and promising sailor named Edmond Dantès sails aboard the ship Pharaon. Upon returning to Marseille, he finds himself at a crossroads: he is about to propose to his beloved, Mercedes, and to be appointed captain of the ship. However, envy and betrayal are lurking around the corner. A trio of villains conspires to ruin his future: Danglars, a jealous fellow sailor; Fernand, his rival for Mercedes's love; and Gérard de Villefort, an ambitious prosecutor. These three manage to have Edmond accused of treason, condemning him to imprisonment on the dreaded Isle of If.
Isolated and stripped of his freedom, Edmond meets Abbé Faria, an elderly prisoner who teaches him about life, education, and reveals the existence of a hidden treasure. After years of suffering and a fierce thirst for revenge, Edmond escapes from his prison, takes possession of the treasure, and transforms into the enigmatic Count of Monte Cristo. With his new identity, he plots a plan to take revenge on those who betrayed him.
As he navigates between high society and the dark secrets of his past, Edmond faces a moral dilemma: is it worth sacrificing everything for revenge and justice? As he unleashes his vengeance, he discovers that the path to redemption is more complicated than he had imagined, and the consequences of his quest for justice could be more devastating than he ever envisioned.