Edmond Dantès, wrongfully imprisoned for treason, escapes after 14 years and transforms into the enigmatic Count of Monte Cristo. Fueled by vengeance against his betrayers—Fernand, Danglars, and Villefort—he navigates Parisian high society. Themes of justice, redemption, and betrayal unfold as Dantès orchestrates elaborate retribution while confronting his past and seeking forgiveness.