The story follows Edmond Dants, a young and promising sailor who is falsely imprisoned in the Chteau d’If, a notorious fortress prison, due to the treachery of those who envy his success and seek his downfall. After escaping from prison and discovering a vast hidden fortune, Dants reinvents himself as the mysterious and wealthy Count of Monte Cristo. He embarks on a mission of revenge against those who betrayed him, meticulously planning their undoing while simultaneously seeking justice and redemption.