After a successful campaign against his rebellious brother, Don John, Don Pedro visits the governor of Messina. With him are Benedick and Claudio. While there, Claudio falls for the governor's daughter, Hero, while Benedick engages in a war of words with Beatrice, the governor's niece. While Don Pedro tries to trick Benedick and Beatrice into falling in love, Don John tries to tear Claudio and Hero apart.
