Gankutsuou: The Count Of Monte Cristo Season 1 Episode 9 I had a dream the colour of darkness
- TV-MA
- November 30, 2004
- 23 min
In Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo season 1 episode 9, titled "I had a dream the colour of darkness," the focus is on Haydée, the daughter of Ali Pasha, the man who was betrayed by Fernand, Danglars, and Villefort. Haydée has been hiding an important secret about her father's death, and The Count has promised to help her find out the truth.
The episode starts with The Count inviting Haydée to attend an opera with him. While watching the show, Haydée has a vision of her father's death and the betrayal that led to it. She tells The Count about her dream, and he encourages her to share her memories with him.
As Haydée recounts the events leading up to her father's death, the audience is taken back in time, seeing flashbacks of her childhood and the political turmoil that led to her family's downfall. In these flashbacks, we see Ali Pasha as a kind and caring leader, who is loved by his people.
But when the Ottoman Empire accuses Ali Pasha of treason, his allies, including Fernand, Danglars, and Villefort, turn against him. They claim that Ali Pasha is plotting a rebellion and that he must be dealt with swiftly. Haydée and her mother are taken as prisoners, while Ali Pasha is executed.
Through Haydée's memories, we learn that The Count of Monte Cristo was once in Ali Pasha's service and that he tried to save Haydée and her mother. The Count urges Haydée to reveal the truth about her father's death, but she is reluctant to do so because she fears the consequences.
Meanwhile, the Count's plan for revenge against Danglars and Villefort is slowly but surely coming to fruition. He has set them up to take the blame for a bank fraud that will ruin their careers and reputations. Danglars and Villefort are unaware of the Count's involvement in the scheme, and they start to turn on each other.
As the episode comes to a close, Haydée comes to a realization about her father's death. She finally understands the truth about the betrayal that led to it and the reasons behind it. With this newfound knowledge, she is ready to take action and seek revenge.
"I had a dream the colour of darkness" is a powerful episode in the Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo series. It explores the political intrigue and betrayal that led to Ali Pasha's downfall, and it reveals the motivations of the characters involved. Haydée's journey to uncover the truth is compelling, and it sets the stage for the final act of the series.