When Edmond Dantes is imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit, he vows to escape
and destroy those who betrayed him.
With his former life a distant memory, revenge drives him forward. Using the
fortune left to him by Abbe Faria, he transforms himself into the powerful and
enigmatic Count of Monte Cristo, and systematically hunts down the men who put
him behind bars.
Acting as destiny's agent, Dantes must face not only his enemies, but also the
moral dilemmas raised by his ruthless quest for justice. With skill and
mercilessness, he manipulates those around him to do his bidding, leaving a
trail of social carnage