Young aristocrat Albert visits the city of Luna on the surface of the moon. He quickly falls under the spell of an enigmatic gentleman - the Count of Monte Cristo.
Albert is kidnapped. Franz's frantic attempt to collect the ransom money comes up short, so he warily seeks the assistance of the Count of Monte Cristo.
The questions surrounding the Count multiply when Albert visits the man's lavish mansion in Champs Elysees, which is filled with complicated tricks and gold ornaments.
During a pleasure cruise arranged by the Count, a disagreement leads to a duel between Albert and Maximilien. Albert's raw emotions allow his host to grasp even more sway over his destiny.
The lives of Albert's aristocratic friends are full of secrets - and the Count is among those prone to whispering in the ears of ladies known to be spoken for.
The Count invites the Morcerfs, Danglars, and Villeforts to his newly acquired mansion, where he organizes a search to find the room containing the estate's dark secret.
The charms of the Count are fading for some, as mysteries and suspicions multiply. The controversy surrounding the mysterious man can only grow when a hidden poisoner begins to ply their trade.
Villefort, Danglars, and Morcerf are invited to a funeral. Albert suspects something is wrong and follows them to an old church, where the lid of the casket is about to be opened.
While Albert is travelling with the count, and Franz reveals the mystery of Gankutsuou, Morcerf's war crimes are revealed during the height of his campaign.
Having lost his honor, his titles, and his best friend, Albert finds himself mostly alone in the world. Meanwhile, Eugénie is forced to marry Cavalcanti.
