About this season
A TV adaptation of the classic Alexandre Dumas novel. Edmond Dantes is falsely accused by those jealous of his good fortune, and is sentenced to spend the rest of his life in the notorious island prison, Chateau d'If. While imprisoned, he meets the Abbé Faria, a fellow prisoner whom everyone believes to be mad. The Abbé tells Edmond of a fantastic treasure hidden away on a tiny island, that only he knows the location of. After many years in prison, the old Abbé dies, and Edmond escapes disguised as the dead body. Now free, Edmond must find the treasure the Abbé told him of, so he can use the new-found wealth to exact revenge on those who have wronged him.
Episodes (12)
1. The Plotters
Aired 4 October 1964 • 25 min
Edmond Dantes is a brilliant seaman, but, in other ways, a rather naive young man. When he becomes a ship's captain, his enemies plot against him.
2. The Chateau D'If
Aired 11 October 1964 • 25 min
Accused by an anonymous letter of being an agent for Bonaparte, Edmond is arrested and imprisoned without trial in the notorious Chateau D'If prison.
3. The Abbe Faria
Aired 18 October 1964 • 25 min
Despairing in his confinement, Edmond meets another prisoner, from whom he learns a great deal.
4. A Perilous Journey
Aired 25 October 1964 • 25 min
After fourteen years in prison, Edmond makes his escape.
5. The Isle of Monte Cristo
Aired 1 November 1964 • 25 min
The tiny, uninhabited island of Monte Cristo is, as only Edmond knows, a hiding-place for a huge treasure - if only he can find it.
6. A Garden in Auteuil
Aired 8 November 1964 • 25 min
Now immensely rich, Edmond begins preparing his revenge.
7. Unlimited Credit
Aired 15 November 1964 • 25 min
Edmond arrives in Paris and meets both Danglars and Fernand, who fail to recognize him. But Mercedes does.
8. Evidence of a Crime
Aired 22 November 1964 • 25 min
Edmond continues to ingratiate himself with his intended victims and their families, and discovers that the wife of Danglars was once De Villefort's mistress, and bore him an illegitimate child. But what happened to the infant?
9. News from Janina
Aired 29 November 1964 • 25 min
Edmond's machinations set Danglars against Fernand, break up the engagement of Albert and Eugenie and deeply alarm De Villefort and Madame Danglars.
10. A Challenge
Aired 6 December 1964 • 25 min
Fernand must face disgrace after allegations are made against his honor, and Albert challenges Edmond to a duel. To save her son's life, Mercedes must finally confront Edmond alone.
11. Dishonour
Aired 13 December 1964 • 25 min
Publicly disgraced, Fernand finally recognizes Edmond. In the meantime, Cavalcanti is murdered by Benedetto, and the latter's arrest ruins the Danglars family's engagement party. But Bertuccio, on Edmond's behalf, makes a deal with him.
12. An End to Revenge
Aired 20 December 1964 • 25 min
More than twenty years after his unjust imprisonment, Edmond comes to the end of his quest for vengeance.