History WebVideo / TheKnightShift

* AlienGeometries: The upstairs hallway (a.k.a. the "Infinity Hallway"). All of the doors in the hall lead out another door at the hallway's end -- which takes you to another random door in the hallway. When the door at the end is sealed shut, the other doors lead outside. The trope is explained later on, as it isn't really a house they're in, but a hell-like dimension.

* BittersweetEnding: [[spoiler: The Carver]] dies from injuries inflicted by [[spoiler: Knight]]. At the moment of his death, [[spoiler: his powers transfer to Knight, stripping him of his Arkn features and changing him into a being that is neither Arkn nor Dekn]]. Worse, he realizes that he played right into the hands of the corrupt Arkn government that sent him to The Infernous in the first place. Enraged, he rejects both the Arkn and the Dekn, vowing to go on a RoaringRampageOfRevenge against those who betrayed him, awaken the Arknangels, and establish a neutral counterforce that will bring an end to the Arkn-Dekn conflict. The series ends with [[spoiler: Knight finally escaping from the Infernous, but at the cost of his identity, his honor, and his sanity]]. The epilogue reveals that his plan ultimately fails, and that he will be known to history as a disgraced traitor of the Arkn race.
** [[HarsherInHindsight Later developments]] in the Mythos bring it closer to being a DownerEnding. [[spoiler: The torment Ellpagg endured during his imprisonment, combined with the Carver's [[MoreThanMindControl influence]] (and a SoulFragment that became lodged in Knight when he absorbed his powers), is essentially changing him into a SpiritualSuccessor of The Carver]]. A downer, indeed.

* CurbStompBattle: The fight between [[spoiler: Knight and Carver]] in Episode 8.
** The battle between [[spoiler: Carver and the evil, red-eyed version of Knight from "Fear of the Reaper".]]
* DarknessEqualsDeath: Subverted; the monsters and beings of the house like to stalk Knight when the lights (or Lights, on this case) are off or a room is very dimly lit; however, they only seem to attack or harm him when the lights come back ''on''.

** In Episode 4, Knight becomes possessed by...an evil, demonic-looking future version of himself. Who uses his body like [[PeoplePuppet a puppet]] before jumping out of the bathroom mirror and attacking (and seemingly ''killing'') him.
* TheDeterminator: Knight. He absolutely ''refuses'' to give up or stop fighting, no matter how beaten, bloodied or disheartened he becomes.
* TheDogBitesBack: After ''eons'' of being tortured by The Carver, Knight seemingly turns the tables in "[10] Accusation", turning [[RedEyesTakeWarning red-eyed]] and cruel and torturing him right back. It turns out to be nothing more than an Infernous-induced vision; just a short time later, however, Knight turns on him and brutalizes him ''for real'' (albeit for reasons unrelated to his torture) -- badly injuring him, and ultimately causing his death.
* DrivenToSuicide: Knight, in "[5] Bullet". Unfortunately for him, [[DeathIsCheap he gets better.]]

* EvilMeScaresMe: In "4 Ephellogue", Knight becomes possessed by a fully corrupted, demonic-looking version of himself. Evil!Knight sports the same raspy, inhuman voice as Blue-Eyed Knight...[[NightmareFace craggy, deformed face]], [[RedEyesTakeWarning red eyes]], [[FangsAreEvil fangs]], and bloody writings (or [[CarvedMark carvings]]) on his body.
-->'''Mirror Knight''': It seems as of you're having fun, aren't you? What's the matter, afraid of yourself? Oh, well; things are going to get a little bit hard for you.

* EvilSoundsRaspy: Blue-eyed Knight's voice often takes on a raspy, inhuman tone right before he strikes. As the series goes on, it occurs with increasing frequency (in accordance with Knight's corruption).
** In episode 4, Knight is briefly controlled by a future, corrupted version of himself who speaks in the same, raspy voice. (And, for some reason, an English accent.)
** The same thing happens to Knight's friend, Ed, when he reveals his true [[OurDemonsAreDifferent Dekn]] name: Hash'bor'kanibal.
* ExplainingYourPowerToTheEnemy: Red-eyed Knight does this to The Carver as he attacks him in "[10] Accusation".
-->'''Knight:''' You know, my favorite part about this is, it's not even a ''flashy'' move. It's just, I just ''[aims finger like a gun]'' point and I go "bang". ''[Carver jerks and twitches on the ground]'' And then you feel a lot of pain! In fact, it looks ''hilarious''.

** Mirror Knight/Evil Ellpagg attacking in "[4] Ephellogue". It's very sudden and ''very'' fast (so fast, in fact, that you'll have to slow down the video to the lowest speed to even get a ''hint'' of what's happening), and arguably one of the most horrifying visuals in the series. [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking And the entire scene is set to strobe lights.]]

* KnownOnlyByTheirNickname: Knight (initially).

-->'''Mirror Knight/Evil Ellpagg''': It seems you're having fun, aren't you? What's the matter – ''afraid of yourself?''

** "The Knight" ends with one of Knight's friends seemingly attacking him with a knife, and Knight shooting ''both'' of them in a possession-induced fit of rage. The following episode, "Plague", opens with Knight alone in a car, driving home -- to the very house he and his friends were just trapped in. He eats dinner in the now brightly-lit kitchen...before asking a woman he addresses as "Mom" what's for supper. "Mom" makes eye contact with him briefly, and vanishes without a word. When Knight picks up his camera next, he's back in the darkened living room and crying out of fear, guilt, and loneliness. [[FromBadToWorse And then the strangeness with Lights and the monsters begins. And the time jumps.]]

*** Then there's the discussion regarding their real names: Knight is not only unable to recognize his own name ("Adam Spirit"), but suddenly insists that his "real" name is "Ed Kharon"; his friend gives his own name as Edmond Carey, before moments later referring to himself as "Christian Spirit" (despite the fact that he and his friend clearly aren't related). These events -- as well as those mentioned above -- are ultimately revealed to be the Infernous (and The Carver's) way of increasing Knight's suffering by capitalizing on his fear, confusion and disorientation, as well as his desire to escape.
* MythologyGag: Knight's friend claims (at various times) that Knight's real name is Adam Spirit, and that his own name is Edmond Carey or (alternately) Christian Spirit. Knight, however, insists that his own name is really Edgar Kharon. Viewers of the Arkn Mythos series ''[[https://thearknmythos.fandom.com/wiki/Handprints_of_the_Dead Handprints of the Dead]]'' should recognize "Adam Spirit" as one of the identities of The Hooks Killer, "Christian Spirit" as Adam's father (and the leader of the cult of Coolificus Coolage), and "Edmond Carey" as the name of a detective who was persuing Hooks. Edgar "Ed" Kharon, meanwhile, is the name of a legendary [[http://thearknmythos.wikia.com/wiki/The_Legend_of_Edgar_Kharon outlaw]] from .Reality. (It's also later established as one of the identities used by Ellpagg's mentee, Azrael.)

* RedEyesTakeWarning: When [[spoiler: The Carver]] falls under the sway of the House, he's attacked by a vision an evil, red-eyed version of Knight.
* TheReveal: [[spoiler: Knight is the [[WebOriginal/TheArknMythos Arkn]] prince, Ellpagg. The House is his personal "cell" in the Infernous (the Arkn equivalent of {{Hell}}), where he was sent by the royal high council as part of a scheme to gain traction in their war against the Dekn. His friend, Ed (a.k.a. Christian), is actually The Carver, the Dekn Lord of Pain and Torment who rules The Infernous.]]

* BadassBoast: Red-eyed Knight delivers one to 1[[spoiler: The Carver]] in "[10] Accusation":

In April 2019, the original channel for The Knight Shift was deleted due to copyright strikes. Summaries of (and links to) the surviving episodes can be found [[https://thearknmythos.fandom.com/wiki/The_Knight_Shift here]].

* DemonicPossession: Extended contact with the cane seemingly causes this in Knight. During these episodes, he loses all sense of self and becomes overwhelmed with murderous rage -- all while his eyes [[OccultBlueEyes glow bright blue]] and his voice turns [[EvilSoundsRaspy deep and raspy]]. [[spoiler: Ultimately Subverted, as it's not an external entity that's taking control of Knight, but [[SplitPersonalityTakeover his true personality, Ellpagg.]]

* EvilMeScaresMe: In "4 Ephellogue", Knight becomes possessed by a second, even more malicious entity -- this one sporting the same raspy, inhuman voice, a [[NightmareFace craggy, deformed face]], [[RedEyesTakeWarning red eyes]], [[FangsAreEvil fangs]], and bloody writings (or [[CarvedMark carvings]]) on his body.
* EvilSoundsRaspy: Blue-eyed Knight's voice often takes on a raspy, inhuman tone right before he strikes. As the series goes on, it occurs more randomly and with increasing frequency (in accordance with Knight's corruption).

* EnclosedSpace: Once the group enters the House, the doors and windows seemingly become sealed. While Knight does seemingly escape at several points, it makes little difference: the House itself is just part of a ''much larger'' enclosed space.
* EnemyMine: After they're unwillingly sent back to the House (both as prisoners), Knight and Carver strike up a partnership, vowing to escape together and get their revenge on the parties that sent them there. Unfortunately, their partnership falls apart rather quickly, as Carver is now subject to the same torments as the other prisoners -- and in his case, his torment is being overpowered (and [[CurbStompBattle curb-stomped]]) by an evil, red-eyed version of his new partner.

** In the finale, Knight gouges out his eyes ''himself'' after he realizes that he's been stripped of his Arkn identity.

* HelpingHands: The unseen "Swipers" (though they're the exact opposite of helpful, showing up at night to steal Knight's weapons and tools).

--->'''Knight:''' [[spoiler: Gilgamesh...]]
--->'''[[spoiler: Carver]]:''' His blood stains this blade like yours will.
* IHaveManyNames: In addition to "Knight", the series' protagonist is also referred to (at various times) as Adam Spirit, Edgar Kharon, Ed, and Mr. Kharon. His ''actual'' name, [[spoiler: Ellpagg]], isn't revealed until the very end of the series.

The series opens with three young men driving to a costume party at night. After getting into an accident (due to hitting an animal in the road), they decide to seek help at a nearby house. The group is surprised to find the place unlocked; as they enter, one of them, a young man called "The Knight" (who is clad in a hoodie resembling a knight's armor) grabs a silver-headed cane to keep himself stable, since he damaged his leg in the crash. As the friends explore their surroundings, it becomes apparent that [[UnexpectedlyAbandoned the house is deserted]]; things quickly go from bad to worse when the cane begins to cause some [[OccultBlueEyes bizarre]], and [[DemonicPossession frightening]], [[UnstoppableRage side effects]] in Knight. After a seemingly deadly confrontation between the three friends, Knight wakes up alone and trapped in the house -- and the real terror begins...

** In Episode 4 ("Ephellogue"), Knight seemingly becomes possessed by a

The series opens with three young men driving to a party at night. After getting into an accident (due to hitting an animal in the road), they decide to seek help at a nearby house. The group is surprised to find the place unlocked; as they enter, one of them, a young man called "The Knight" (who is clad in a hoodie resembling a knight's armor) grabs a silver-headed cane to keep himself stable (since he damaged his leg in the crash). As the friends explore their surroundings, it becomes apparent that [[UnexpectedlyAbandoned the house is deserted]]; things quickly go from bad to worse as the cane begins to cause Knight to experience bizarre, and frightening, [[DemonicPossession side effects]]. After a seemingly deadly confrontation with the others, Knight wakes up alone in the house -- and then the real terror begins.

!!The Knight Shift contains examples of:

* BrokenAngel: Knight/Ellpagg becomes one at the end of the series after he absorbs The Carver's powers. The power of the Dekn Lord corrupts him, transforming him into a strange new being that is neither Arkn nor Dekn; the process destroys his wings, as well as a number of other Arkn traits. In response, he gouges out his eyes in anguish (depriving himself of his "Arkn eyes" as well).

* DemonicPossession: Extended contact with the cane seemingly causes this in Knight. During these episodes, he loses all sense of self and becomes overwhelmed with murderous rage -- all while his eyes [[OccultBlueEyes glow bright blue]] and his voice turns [[EvilSoundsRaspy deep and raspy]]. [[spoiler: Ultimately Subverted, as it's not actually an external entity that's taking control of Knight, but his true personality, Ellpagg.]]

--->'''Carver:''' His blood stains this blade like yours will.

* OccultBlueEyes: Knight. It first happens when he comes in contact with the Dragon Cane, and continues to occur intermittently throughout the series. (Oddly, there are some occasions when only one eye glows blue, while the other remains an ordinary brown shade.)
* OffscreenTeleportation: The Carver likes to do this sometimes.
* PersonalHorror: The Infernous is set up to expose one to what they're most afraid of. The Carver's biggest fear is, apparently, getting overthrown (by an evil, red-eyed version of Knight, no less).
* ProtagonistJourneyToVillain: The series serves as one for Knight (hence the title of the series: his experiences mark his ''shift'' from hero to villain).

* RedEyesTakeWarning: When The Carver falls under the sway of the House, he's attacked by a vision an evil, red-eyed version of Knight.
* TheReveal: [[spoiler: Knight is the [[WebOriginal/TheArknMythos Arkn]] prince, Ellpagg. The House is his personal "cell" in the Infernous, the Arkn version of {{Hell}}, where he was sent by the Arkn high council as part of a scheme to gain traction in their War against the Dekn. His friend, Ed/Christian, is actually the Carver, the Dekn Lord of Pain and Torment who rules The Infernous.]]
* {{Satan}}: He seemingly shows up in "[7] Trivial" to punish Knight after his first genuine escape attempt, possessing his body and forcing him to saw off his right arm with a plastic fairy wand. The end credits identify him as "Jacques Satan". [[spoiler: He's later revealed to be the Dekn Persophelus Redgrave, who often takes charge of running The Infernous and torturing prisoners in The Carver's absence.]]

* StockholmSyndrome: Knight develops this with [[spoiler: The Carver. It becomes especially strong after The Carver is sent back to The Infernous and becomes a prisoner ''himself''. For his part, Carver does truly care about Knight; a later episode of ''Solar's Crimson'' reveals that he tried to keep Knight safe after he lost control of The Infernous and it turned against him.]]

-->'''Mirror Knight)Evil Ellpagg''': It seems you're having fun, aren't you? What's the matter – ''afraid of yourself?''

** "The Knight" ends with one of Knight's friends seemingly attacking him with a knife -- and Knight shooting ''both'' of his friends in a possession-induced fit of rage. The following episode, "Plague", opens with Knight alone in a car, driving home -- to the very house he and his friends were just trapped in. He eats dinner in the now brightly-lit kitchen...before asking a woman he addresses as "Mom" what's for supper. "Mom" makes eye contact with him briefly, and vanishes without a word. When Knight picks up his camera next, he's back in the darkened living room and crying out of fear, guilt, and loneliness. [[FromBadToWorse And then the strangeness with Lights and the monsters begins. And the time jumps.]]

** Most of "Repressed Memories" qualifies. In addition to the above mentioned location jump (the video opens with Knight and his friend suddenly transported to a rest stop in the middle of nowhere — and neither can say how they got there), we have a scene where Knight and his friend both fall into trances (several minutes apart), forget who they are, and attack each other.
*** Then there's the discussion regarding their real names: Knight not only is unable to recognize his own name ("Adam Spirit"), but suddenly insists that his "real" name is "Ed Kharon". His friend gives his own full name as Edmond Carey...before (moments later) claiming that his name is Christian Spirit, despite the fact that he and his friend aren't related. These events -- as well as those mentioned above -- are ultimately revealed to be the Infernous (and The Carver's) way of increasing Knight's suffering by capitalizing on his fear, confusion and disorientation (as well as his desire to escape).

!The Knight Shift contains examples of:

* TimeAbyss: Knight is imprisoned in the House -- later revealed to be the Infernous -- for at least sixteen eternities. [[WordOfGod According to [=DeathlyLogic=]0], an "eternity" is the length of time between the Big Bang and the heat death of the universe. [[AndIMustScream Yeah.]]

* ICallItVera: During his confrontation with Knight in the living room in "[10] Accusation", The Carver introduces his WeaponOfChoice: a nasty-looking, hand-held sickle.

* TimeAbyss: Knight is imprisoned in the House -- later revealed to be the Infernous -- for at least sixteen eternities. [[WordOfGod According to [=DeathlyLogic=]], an "eternity" is the length of time between the Big Bang and the heat death of the universe. [[AndIMustScream Yeah.]]

* ArmorIsUseless: Understandable, given that Knight's "armor" is actually just a hoodie made to ''look'' like armor. Apparently he entered the Infernous wearing actual armor, but that it was changed to a cloth lookalike (and a pair of equally useless cargo shorts) in order to make him feel more vulnerable.
* ArtifactOfDoom: Well, the Dragon Cane might qualify. Holding it causes Knight to seemingly become possessed, turning his eyes [[OccultBlueEyes bright blue]] and his voice [[EvilSoundsRaspy raspy]], and causing his behavior to become aggressive. (The cane is actually [[spoiler: Knight's personal Arkn weapon; holding it causes him to relive the memories and experience the euphoria of killing Dekn on the battlefield, sending him into a [[AttackAttackAttack berserker-like]] state]].)

* BadassBoast: Red-eyed Knight delivers one to The Carver in "[10] Accusation":
-->'''Knight:''' You're moving out, Carver. And ''somebody else'' is moving ''in''. So why don't you just get on out of Luke's body, and go inhabit something better, like a, uh... A piece of shit, perhaps.
** Later, Knight tells Carver that he’s escaping from the House by his side. When his companion asks why he would need Knight's help, Knight replies:

** In Part 1 of the series finale, Knight mentions one eternity that he spent [[FliesEqualsEvil urinating flies]] — and another he spent without eyes (after The Carver [[EyeScream gouged them out]]).
* BreakingTheFourthWall: In-universe, the Website/YouTube videos showing the ordeal of Knight and co. are the live feed of [=Cloud9=]: a special broadcast showcasing the torments of those in The Infernous. The [=YouTube=] audience takes on the role of the viewing "public" [[note]]i.e. Arkn and Dekn[[/note]]; episodes are interspersed with trailers for upcoming plot arcs, the end of each major arc features end credits and title cards setting up the next installment. The ending also features an epilogue detailing Knight's exploits after his escape. (However, this is revealed to be a passage that Michael Knight is reading from a prophetic book, rather than a true epilogue.)

* {{Crossover}}: Following the end of Episode 8, Knight joins Cedric's band of travelers in ''No More Truths'' (beginning with the entry "Labyrinth of Teeth and Flesh [2]" and ending with "The Ruse"); he then hops into .Reality and meddles in the life of his "guarded human", Michael Knight (''Michael's Camera''), for several episodes (starting with "Two Minutes In" and ending with "hahaha") before being returned to the House.
* CurbStompBattle: The fight between Knight and Carver in Episode 8.
** The battle between Carver and the evil, red-eyed version of Knight from "Fear of the Reaper".

* DeusExMachina: A ''literal'' version of this occurs at the end of Episode 8 when Malek rescues Knight, temporarily freeing him from the House.
* DemonicPossession: Extended contact with the cane seemingly causes this in Knight. During these episodes, he loses all sense of self and becomes overwhelmed with murderous rage -- all while his eyes [[OccultBlueEyes glow bright blue]] and his voice turns [[EvilSoundsRaspy deep and raspy]]. Ultimately Subverted, as it's not actually an external entity that's taking control of Knight, but his true personality, Ellpagg.

** A second one occurs when Knight is rescued by Malek. He winds up back in the Infernous some time later (following a multi-episode {{Crossover}} with ''No More Truths'' and ''Michael's Camera'').

--->'''Carver:''' This is the Killer of Kings.

--->'''Carver:''' The blade that started this all.

--->'''Carver:''' Imulsyr.

--->'''Carver:''' The blade of the Mesopotamians. The one that killed Gilgamesh.
--->'''Knight:''' Gilgamesh...

* IHaveManyNames: In addition to "Knight", the series' protagonist is also referred to (at various times) as Adam Spirit, Edgar Kharon, Ed, and Mr. Kharon. His ''actual'' name, Ellpagg, isn't revealed until the very end of the series.

* MythologyGag: Knight's friend claims (at various times) that Knight's real name is Adam Spirit, and that his own name is Edmond Carey or (alternately) Christian Spirit; Knight, however, insists that his name is really Edgar Kharon. Viewers of the Arkn Mythos series ''[=handprintsofthedead=]'' should recognize "Adam Spirit" as one of the identities of [[http://thearknmythos.wikia.com/wiki/The_Hooks_Killer The Hooks Killer]], "Christian Spirit" as the leader of the cult of Coolificus Coolage, and "Edmond Carey" as the name of a detective who was persuing Hooks. Edgar "Ed" Kharon, meanwhile, is the name of a legendary [[http://thearknmythos.wikia.com/wiki/The_Legend_of_Edgar_Kharon outlaw]] from .Reality. (It's also later established as one of the identities used by Ellpagg's mentee, Azrael.)

* TheReveal: Knight is the [[WebOriginal/TheArknMythos Arkn]] prince, Ellpagg. The House is his personal "cell" in the Infernous, the Arkn version of {{Hell}}, where he was sent by the Arkn high council as part of a scheme to gain traction in their War against the Dekn. His friend, Ed/Christian, is actually the Carver, the Dekn Lord of Pain and Torment who rules The Infernous.
* {{Satan}}: He seemingly shows up in "[7] Trivial" to punish Knight after his first genuine escape attempt, possessing his body and forcing him to saw off his right arm with a plastic fairy wand. The end credits identify him as "Jacques Satan".[[note]]He's later revealed to be the Dekn Persophelus Redgrave, who often takes charge of running The Infernous and torturing prisoners in The Carver's absence.[[/note]]

* StockholmSyndrome: Knight develops this with The Carver. It becomes especially strong after The Carver is sent back to The Infernous and becomes a prisoner ''himself''. (For his part, Carver does truly care about Knight; a later episode of ''Solar's Crimson'' reveals that he tried to keep Knight safe after he lost control of The Infernous and it turned against him.)
* TakeAThirdOption: At the end of the series, Knight defects from both the Arkn and Dekn and forms a neutral party, independent of the War.

** It's later mentioned in ''Solar's Crimson'' that the exact amount of time Ellpagg spends in The Infernous is incalculable: while the time span itself may have been measured by the [=Cloud9=] feed, The Carver has the ability to dilate one's perception of time to prolong your suffering ''as long as he wants''.

** Apparently, he was a Dekn sent to help The Carver escort Knight to his place in the Infernous; later statements from Knight in ''Michael's Camera'' hint that he might have been Persophelus Redgrave (likely using a different appearance or vessel).

The series opens with three young men driving to a party at night. After getting into an accident (due to hitting an animal in the road), they decide to seek help in a nearby house. The group is surprised to find the place unlocked; as they enter, one member of the group, a young man called "The Knight" (who is clad in a hoodie resembling a knight's armor) grabs a silver-headed cane to keep himself stable (since he injured his leg in the crash). As the friends explore their surroundings, it becomes apparent that [[UnexpectedlyAbandoned the house is deserted]]; things go from bad to worse as the cane begins to cause Knight to experience some bizarre, and frightening, [[DemonicPossession side effects]]. After a seemingly deadly confrontation between Knight and the others, Knight wakes up alone in the house -- and the real terror begins.

In the spring of 2016, it was announced that there would be a follow-up series called ''The Knight Shift: End Times'', which would wrap up not just the story of Knight, but the Arknthology as a whole. A teaser trailer was posted on March 4, 2017; the first episode,"[11] The Fib", debuted on the same channel on March 8. The series was cancelled after one episode (though the franchise was still able to receive closure through other series and various written works).

!!The Knight Shift contains examples of:

* ArsonMurderAndJaywalking: As mentioned in episode 7 ("Trivial"), the house and its forces torture Knight by [[GoMadFromTheIsolation isolating him]], depriving him of food, taunting him with visions of [[HopeSpot false hope]], sending disembodied hands to steal his weapons, sending vicious monsters to stalk, mutilate, and even ''kill'' his body...and replacing his cargo shorts with overly-warm sweatpants.
* ArmorIsUseless: Understandable, given that Knight's "armor" is actually just a hoodie made to ''look'' like armor. WordOfGod says he entered the Infernous wearing actual armor, but that it was changed to a cloth lookalike (and a pair of equally useless cargo shorts) in order to make Knight feel more vulnerable.
* ArtifactOfDoom: Well, the dragon cane might qualify. Holding it causes Knight to seemingly become possessed, turning his eyes [[OccultBlueEyes bright blue]] and his voice [[EvilSoundsRaspy raspy]], and causing his behavior to become aggressive. (The cane is actually [[spoiler: Knight's personal Arkn weapon; holding it causes him to relive the memories and experience the euphoria of killing Dekn on the battlefield, sending him into a [[AttackAttackAttack berserker-like]] state]].)

* BittersweetEnding: [[spoiler: The Carver]] dies from injuries inflicted by [[spoiler: Knight]]. At the moment of his death, his powers transfer [[spoiler: to Knight]], stripping him of his Arkn features and changing him into a being that is neither Arkn nor Dekn. Worse, he realizes that he played right into the hands of the corrupt Arkn government that sent him to The Infernous in the first place. Enraged, he rejects both the Arkn and the Dekn, vowing to go on a RoaringRampageOfRevenge against those who betrayed him, awaken the Arknangels, and establish a neutral counterforce that will bring an end to the Arkn-Dekn conflict. The series ends with [[spoiler: Knight finally escaping from the Infernous -- but at the cost of his identity, his honor, and his sanity]]. The epilogue reveals that his plan ultimately fails, and that he will be known to history as a disgraced traitor of the Arkn race.
** [[HarsherInHindsight Later developments]] in the Mythos bring it closer to being a DownerEnding: [[spoiler: the torment Ellpagg endures during his imprisonment, combined with the Carver's [[MoreThanMindControl influence]] (and a SoulFragment that became lodged in Knight when he absorbed his powers), is essentially changing him into a SpiritualSuccessor of The Carver]]. A downer, indeed.
*** The Arknthology finale brings it back to Bittersweet: [[spoiler: Ellpagg is an Arknangel; Carver was using his time in The Infernous to awaken his [[ThePowerOfBlood divine blood]] and begin molding him (mentally and otherwise) into a rival powerful enough to defeat him in the [[FinalBattle Battle of the Arknza]] -- as part of [[ThanatosGambit a complex plan to be revived as a Hethe himself]]. Why? So that he could have the power to create a universe where the [[GodOfEvil Hethe]] don't hold power.]]
* BodyHorror: None shown, but the various torture methods [[spoiler: The Carver]] mentions are this to a T. (Among other things, he considers making Knight excrete stinging honeybees and replacing his feet with ducks.)

** Apparently, he was a Dekn sent to help The Carver escort Knight to his place in the Infernous; later statements from Knight in ''Michael's Camera'' hint that he might have been Persophelus Redgrave, likely using a different appearance or vessel).

''The Knight Shift'' is a {{Horror}} series from WebOriginal/TheArknMythos. It was created and produced by [=DeathlyLogic=], and is regarded as one of the most important works in WebOriginal/TheArknverse, with the plot and characters tying into many of the works that were to follow.

!!Aye, there be spoilers below:

In the spring of 2016, it was announced that there would be a follow-up series called ''The Knight Shift: End Times'' (a sequel designed to wrap up not just the story of Knight, but the Arknthology as a whole). A teaser trailer was posted on March 4, 2017; the first episode,"[11] The Fib", debuted on the same channel on March 8. The series was cancelled after one episode (though the franchise was still able to receive closure through other series and various written works).

In April 2019, the original channel for The Knight Shift was deleted due to copyright strikes. Summaries of (and links to) the surviving episodes can be found [[https://thearknmythos.fandom.com/wiki/The_Knight_Shift here]].

The series opens with three young men driving to a party at night. After getting into an accident (due to hitting an animal in the road), they decide to seek help in a nearby house. The group is surprised to find the place unlocked; as they enter, one member of the group, a young man called "The Knight" (who is clad in a hoodie resembling a knight's armor) grabs a silver-headed cane to keep himself stable (since he injured his leg in the crash). As the friends explore their surroundings, it becomes apparent that [[UnexpectedlyAbandoned the house is deserted]]; things go from bad to worse as the cane begins to cause Knight to experience some bizarre, and frightening, [[DemonicPossession side effects]]. After a seemingly deadly confrontation between the trio, Knight wakes up alone in the house -- and the real terror begins.

In the spring of 2016, it was announced that there would be a follow-up series called ''The Knight Shift: End Times'' (a sequel designed to wrap up not just the story of Knight, but the Arknthology as a whole). A teaser trailer was posted on March 4, 2017; the first episode,"[11] The Fib", debuted on the same channel on March 8. Unfortunately, the series was cancelled after one episode (though the franchise was still able to receive closure through other series and various written works).

The series opens with three young men driving to a party at night. After getting into an accident (due to hitting an animal in the road), they decide to seek help in a nearby house. The group is surprised to find the place unlocked; as they enter, one member of the group, a young man called "The Knight" (who is clad in a hoodie resembling a knight's armor) grabs a silver-headed cane to keep himself stable (as he injured his leg in the crash). As the friends explore their surroundings, it becomes apparent that [[UnexpectedlyAbandoned that the house is deserted]]; things go from bad to worse as the cane begins to cause Knight to experience some bizarre, and frightening, [[DemonicPossession side effects]]. After a seemingly deadly confrontation between the trio, Knight wakes up alone in the house -- and the real terror begins.

''The Knight Shift'' is a {{Horror}} series from the Arknthology and the War Canon of WebOriginal/TheArknverse. It was created and produced by [=DeathlyLogic=], and is regarded as one of the most important works in the franchise, as the plot and characters tie into many of the works that were to follow.

The series opens with three young friends driving to a party at night. After getting into an accident (due to hitting an animal in the road), they seek help in a nearby house. The group is surprised to find the place unlocked; as they enter, one member of the group, a young man called "Knight" (who is clad in a hoodie resembling a knight's armor), grabs a silver-headed cane to keep himself stable (as he injured his leg in the crash). As the friends explore their surroundings, it becomes apparent that [[UnexpectedlyAbandoned that the house is deserted]]; things go from bad to worse as the cane begins to cause Knight to experience some bizarre, and frightening, [[DemonicPossession side effects]]. After a seemingly deadly confrontation between the trio, Knight wakes up alone in the house -- and the real terror begins.

In the spring of 2016, it was announced that there would be a follow-up series called ''The Knight Shift: End Times'' (a sequel designed to wrap up not just the story of Knight, but the Arknthology as a whole). A teaser trailer was posted on March 4, 2017; the first episode,"[11] The Fib", debuted on the same channel on March 8. Unfortunately, the series was cancelled after one episode (though the franchise was still able to receive closure through other series' and various written works).

The series opens with three young friends driving to a party at night. After getting into an accident (due to hitting an animal in the road), they seek help in a nearby house. The group is surprised to find the place unlocked; as they enter, one member of the group, a young man called "Knight" (who is clad in a hoodie resembling a knight's armor), grabs a silver-headed cane to keep himself stable (as he injured his leg in the crash). As the friends explore their surroundings, it becomes apparent that [[UnexpectedlyAbandoned they're the only ones around]]. Things quickly go from bad to worse as the cane Knight's using begins to have bizarre, and frightening, [[DemonicPossession side effects]]. After a seemingly deadly confrontation between the trio, Knight wakes up alone in the house -- and the real terror begins.

* ArtifactOfDoom: Well, the dragon cane might qualify: holding it causes Knight to seemingly become possessed, causing his eyes to turn [[OccultBlueEyes bright blue]] and his demeanor to become aggressive and feral -- eventually influencing him to attack his friends. (WordOfGod states that the cane is a powerful Arkn weapon; holding it causes Knight to relive the memories and experience the euphoria of killing Dekn on the battlefield, sending him into a [[AttackAttackAttack berserker-like]] state.)

* BittersweetEnding: The Carver dies from injuries inflicted by Ellpagg. At the moment of his death, his powers transfer to Ellpagg, stripping him of his Arkn features and changing him into a being that is neither Arkn nor Dekn. Worse, he realizes that he played right into the hands of the corrupt Arkn government that sent him to The Infernous in the first place. Enraged, he rejects both the Arkn and the Dekn, vowing to go on a RoaringRampageOfRevenge against those who betrayed him, awaken the Arknangels, and establish a neutral counterforce that will bring an end to the Arkn-Dekn conflict. The series ends with Knight finally escaping from the Infernous -- but at the cost of his identity, his honor, and his sanity. The epilogue reveals that his plan ultimately fails, and that he will be known to history as a disgraced traitor of the Arkn race.
** [[HarsherInHindsight Later developments]] in the Mythos bring it closer to being a DownerEnding: the torment Ellpagg endures during his imprisonment, combined with the Carver's [[MoreThanMindControl influence]] (and a SoulFragment that became lodged in Knight when he absorbed his powers), is essentially changing him into a SpiritualSuccessor of The Carver. A downer, indeed.
*** The Arknthology finale brings it back to Bittersweet: Ellpagg is an Arknangel; Carver was using his time in The Infernous to awaken his [[ThePowerOfBlood divine blood]] and begin molding him (mentally and otherwise) into a rival powerful enough to defeat him in the [[FinalBattle Battle of the Arknza]] -- as part of [[ThanatosGambit a complex plan to be revived as a Hethe himself]]. Why? So that he could have the power to create a universe where the [[GodOfEvil Hethe]] don't hold power.
* BodyHorror: None shown, but the various torture methods The Carver mentions are this to a T. (Among other things, he considers making Knight excrete stinging honeybees and replacing his feet with ducks.)

The series opens with three young friends driving to a party at night. After getting into an accident (due to hitting an animal in the road), they seek help in a nearby house. The group is surprised to find the place unlocked; as they enter, one member of the group, a young man called "Knight" (who is clad in a hoodie resembling a knight's armor), grabs a golden-headed cane to keep himself stable (as he injured his leg in the crash). As the friends explore their surroundings, it becomes apparent that [[UnexpectedlyAbandoned they're the only ones around]]. Things quickly go from bad to worse as the cane Knight's using begins to have bizarre, and frightening, [[DemonicPossession side effects]]. After a seemingly deadly confrontation between the trio, Knight wakes up alone in the house -- and the real terror begins.

The series opens with three young friends driving to a party at night. After getting into an accident (due to hitting an animal in the road), they seek help in a nearby house. The group is surprised to find the place unlocked; as they enter, one member of the group, a young man called "Knight" (who is clad in a hoodie resembling a knight's armor), grabs a silver-headed cane to keep himself stable (as he injured his leg in the crash). As the friends explore their surroundings, it becomes apparent that [[UnexpectedlyAbandoned they're the only ones around]]. Things quickly go from bad to worse as the cane Knight's using begins to have bizarre, and frightening, [[DemonicPossession side effects]]. After a seemingly deadly confrontation between the trio, Knight wakes up alone in the house -- and the real terror begins.

The series opens with three young friends driving to a party at night. After getting into an accident (due to hitting an animal in the road), they seek help in a nearby house. The group is surprised to find the place unlocked; as they enter, one member of the group, a young man called "Knight" (who is clad in a hoodie resembling a knight's armor), grabs a silver-headed cane to keep himself stable (as he injured his leg in the crash). As the friends explore their surroundings, it becomes apparent that [[UnexpectedlyAbandoned they're the only ones around]]. Things quickly go from bad to worse as the cane Knight's using begins to have bizarre, and frightening, [[DemonicPossession side effects]]. After a seemingly deadly confrontation between the trio, Knight wakes up alone in the house -- and the real terror begins....

In the spring of 2016, it was announced that there would be a follow-up series called ''The Knight Shift: End Times'' (a sequel designed to wrap up not just the story of Knight, but the Arknthology as a whole). A teaser trailer was posted on March 4, 2017; the first episode,"[11] The Fib", debuted on the same channel on March 8. Unfortunately, the series was cancelled after one episode.

In April 2019, the original channel for The Knight Shift was deleted due to copyright strikes. A summary of the series (and links to -- and summaries of -- the surviving episodes can be read [[https://thearknmythos.fandom.com/wiki/The_Knight_Shift here]].

*** The Arknthology finale brings it back to Bittersweet: Ellpagg is an Arknangel; Carver was using his time in The Infernous to awaken his [[ThePowerOfBlood divine blood]] and begin molding him (mentally and otherwise) into a rival powerful enough to defeat him in the [[FinalBattle Battle of the Arknza]] -- as part of [[ThanatosGambit a plan to be revived as a Hethe himself]]. Why? So that he would have the power to create a universe where the [[GodOfEvil Hethe]] don't rule.

* EnclosedSpace: Once the group enters the house, the doors and windows become sealed.

''The Knight Shift'' is a {{Horror}} series set in the War Canon of WebOriginal/TheArknverse. It was created and produced by [=DeathlyLogic=], and is regarded as one of the most important works in the franchise, as the plot and characters tie into many of the works that were to follow.

The series opens with three young friends driving to a party at night. After getting into an accident (due to hitting an animal in the road), they seek help in a nearby house. The group is surprised to find the place unlocked; as they enter, one member of the group, a young man called "Knight" (who is clad in a hoodie resembling a knight's armor), grabs a silver-headed cane to keep himself stable (as he injured his leg in the crash). As the friends explore their surroundings, it becomes apparent that [[UnexpectedlyAbandoned they're the only ones around]]. Things quickly go from bad to worse as the guys realize that they're unable to leave the house, and have no way of contacting the outside world...and the cane Knight's using begins to have some bizarre, and deadly, [[DemonicPossession side effects]]. There is more to the house than meets the eye -- and it might not be a coincidence that Knight and his friends have become trapped there.

In the spring of 2016, it was announced that there would be a follow-up series called ''The Knight Shift: End Times'' (a sequel designed to wrap up not just the story of Knight, but the Arknthology as a whole). A teaser trailer was posted on March 4, 2017; the first episode,"[11] The Fib", debuted on the same channel on March 8. Unfortunately, the series was then cancelled (though the Arknthology still received closure as per the release of WebOriginal/ArknLegacy).

In April 2019, the channel for The Knight Shift was unfortunately deleted, and many episodes of the series were lost. A summary of the series can be read [[https://thearknmythos.fandom.com/wiki/The_Knight_Shift here]].

* AlienGeometries: The upstairs hallway (a.k.a. the "Infinity Hallway"). All of the doors in the hall lead out another door at the hallway's end -- which takes you to another random door in the hallway. When the door at the end is sealed shut, [[spoiler: the other doors lead outside]]. The trope is explained later on, as [[spoiler:it isn't really a house they're in, but a hell-like dimension.]]

* ArmorIsUseless: Understandable, given that Knight's "armor" is actually just a hoodie made to ''look'' like armor. [[spoiler: WordOfGod says he entered the Infernous wearing actual armor, but that it was changed to a cloth lookalike (and a pair of equally useless cargo shorts) as part of Knight's torment, in order to make him feel more vulnerable.]]
* ArtifactOfDoom: Well, the dragon cane might qualify. WordOfGod states that it's a powerful Arkn weapon; holding it causes Knight to [[spoiler: relive the memories and]] experience the euphoria of killing Dekn on the battlefield, which sends him into a [[AttackAttackAttack berserker-like]] state.

* BadassBoast: Red-eyed Knight delivers one to [[spoiler: The Carver]] in "[10] Accusation":
-->'''Knight:''' You're moving out, [[spoiler: Carver]]. And ''somebody else'' is moving ''in''. So why don't you just get on out of Luke's body, and go inhabit something better, like a, uh... A piece of shit, perhaps.
** Later, Knight tells [[spoiler: Carver]] that he’s escaping from the House by his side. When his companion asks why he would need Knight's help, Knight replies:

* BigNo: Knight gets one in “[2] Plague” when he wakes up in the House and finds that his friends (whom he [[spoiler: killed with a handgun]] the night before) have vanished without a trace, leaving only the knife Ed dropped.
* BittersweetEnding: [[spoiler: The Carver dies from injuries inflicted by Ellpagg. At the moment of his death, his powers transfer to Ellpagg, stripping him of his Arkn features and changing him into a being that is neither Arkn nor Dekn. Worse, he realizes that his fate plays right into the hands of the corrupt Arkn government that sent him to the Infernous. Enraged, Ellpagg rejects both the Arkn and the Dekn, vowing to go on a RoaringRampageOfRevenge against those who betrayed him, awaken the Arknangels, and establish a neutral counterforce that will bring an end to the Arkn-Dekn conflict. The series ends with Knight finally escaping from the Infernous -- but at the cost of his identity, his honor, and his sanity. The epilogue reveals that his plan ultimately fails, and that he will be known to history as a disgraced traitor of the Arkn race.]]
** [[HarsherInHindsight Later developments]] in the Mythos bring it closer to being a DownerEnding: [[spoiler: the torment Ellpagg endures during his imprisonment, combined with the Carver's [[MoreThanMindControl influence]] (and a SoulFragment that became lodged in Knight when he absorbed his powers), is essentially changing him into a SpiritualSuccessor of the Carver.]] A downer, indeed.
*** The Arknthology finale brings it back to Bittersweet: [[spoiler: Ellpagg is an Arknangel; Carver was using Ellpagg's time in the Infernous to awaken his [[ThePowerOfBlood divine blood]] and begin molding him (mentally and otherwise) into a rival powerful enough to defeat him in the [[FinalBattle Battle of the Arknza]] -- as part of [[ThanatosGambit a plan to be revived as a Hethe himself]]. Why? So that he would have the power to create a universe where the Hethe don't rule.]]
* BodyHorror: None shown, but the various torture methods [[spoiler: the Carver]] mentions are this to a T. (Among other things, he considers making Knight excrete stinging honeybees and replacing his feet with ducks.)
** In another scene, it's implied that he briefly turns Knight's flesh into ice cream so he can [[{{Squick}} scoop out a chunk and eat it.]] Not to mention [[spoiler: "seven tentacles in each one of your orifices."]] Brrrr.
** In Part 1 of the series finale, Knight mentions [[spoiler: one eternity spent [[FliesEqualsEvil pissing flies]] — and another he spent without eyes (after The Carver [[EyeScream gouged them out]])]].
* BreakingTheFourthWall: In-universe, the Website/YouTube videos showing the ordeal of Knight and co. are the live feed of [=Cloud9=]: a special broadcast showcasing the torments of those in [[spoiler: the Infernous]]. The [=YouTube=] audience takes on the role of the viewing "public" [[note]]i.e. Arkn and Dekn[[/note]]; episodes are interspersed with trailers for upcoming plot arcs, the end of each major arc features end credits and title cards setting up the next installment, and the ending features an epilogue detailing Knight's exploits [[spoiler: after his escape]].
** TheFourthWallWillNotProtectYou: In the final episode, Knight addresses the audience directly and declares his [[RoaringRampageOfRevenge intentions]]. The "broadcast" ends abruptly with an error message and lines of code, indicating that the feed has been disrupted -- because [[spoiler: Ellpagg, the self-proclaimed "God of Beetles", is now coming after YOU, the viewer.]]
* BrokenAngel: [[spoiler: Knight/Ellpagg becomes one at the end of the series after he absorbs The Carver's powers. The power of the Dekn Lord corrupts him, transforming him into a strange new being that is neither Arkn nor Dekn; the process destroys his wings, as well as a number of other Arkn traits. In response, he gouges out his eyes in anguish (depriving himself of his "Arkn eyes" as well).]]

* TheCorrupter: [[spoiler: The Carver]] is ultimately this to Knight.

* {{Crossover}}: Following the end of Episode 8, Knight joins Cedric's band of travelers in ''No More Truths'' (beginning with the entry "Labyrinth of Teeth and Flesh [2]" and ending with "The Ruse"); he then [[spoiler: hops into .Reality and meddles in the life of his "guarded human", Michael Knight (''Michael's Camera''), for several episodes (starting with "Two Minutes In" and ending with "hahaha")]] before being returned to the House.
* CurbStompBattle: The fight between Knight and [[spoiler: Carver]] in Episode 8.
** The battle between [[spoiler: Carver]] and the evil, red-eyed version of Knight from "Fear of the Reaper".

* DeusExMachina: A ''literal'' version of this occurs at the end of Episode 8 when [[spoiler: Malek]] rescues Knight, temporarily freeing him from the House.
* DemonicPossession: Extended contact with the cane seemingly causes this in Knight. During these episodes, he loses all sense of self and becomes overwhelmed with murderous rage -- all while his eyes [[OccultBlueEyes glow bright blue]] and his voice turns [[EvilSoundsRaspy deep and raspy]]. Ultimately Subverted, as it's [[spoiler: not actually an external entity that's taking control of Knight, but his true personality, Ellpagg -- a ''future'' version of him, who has been corrupted by the Infernous]].

* TheDogBitesBack: After ''eons'' of being tortured by [[spoiler: The Carver]], Knight seemingly turns the tables in "[10] Accusation", turning [[RedEyesTakeWarning red-eyed]] and cruel and torturing him right back. [[spoiler: It turns out to be nothing more than an Infernous-induced vision.]] Just a short time later, however, [[spoiler: Knight turns on him and brutalizes him ''for real'' (albeit for reasons unrelated to his torture) -- and ultimately causes his death]].

* EvilSoundsRaspy: Blue-eyed Knight's voice often takes on a raspy, inhuman tone right before he strikes. As the series goes on, it occurs more randomly and with increasing frequency (in accordance with [[spoiler: Knight's corruption]]).
** The same thing happens to Knight's friend, Ed, when he reveals his true name: [[spoiler: Hash'bor'kanibal.]]

* EnemyMine: After they're unwillingly sent back to the House (both as prisoners), Knight and [[spoiler: Carver]] strike up a partnership, vowing to escape together and get their revenge on the parties that sent them there. Unfortunately, their partnership falls apart rather quickly, as [[spoiler: Carver is now subject to the same torments as the other prisoners -- and in his case, his torment is being overpowered (and [[CurbStompBattle curb-stomped]]) by an evil, red-eyed version of his new partner.]]
* ExplainingYourPowerToTheEnemy: Red-eyed Knight does this to [[spoiler: The Carver]] as he attacks him in "[10] Accusation".
-->'''Knight:''' You know, my favorite part about this is, it's not even a ''flashy'' move. It's just, I just ''[aims finger like a gun]'' point and I go "bang". ''[[[spoiler:Carver]] jerks and twitches on the ground]'' And then you feel a lot of pain! In fact, it looks ''hilarious''.
* EyeScream: In "[6] Torment", Knight has an eye taken out (or badly damaged) while fighting a monster ([[GoryDiscretionShot offscreen]], of course). In "[10] Accusation", he also mentions [[spoiler: that he spent an eternity without eyes (after The Carver gouged them out)]].
** In the finale, Knight gouges out his eyes ''himself'' after he realizes [[spoiler: he's been stripped of his Arkn identity]].
* FauxAffablyEvil: [[spoiler: The Carver]] qualifies for this so, SO much.
* {{Foreshadowing}}: In "[1] The Knight", Knight seemingly shoots and kills his friend, Ed. In the series finale, he [[spoiler: inadvertently ends up causing the death of that same individual -- now revealed to be The Carver.]]

* HauntedHouse: This is what the house the group ends up in seems to be [[spoiler: at first]]. It's UnexpectedlyAbandoned, phones don't work inside, doors seem to open and close of their own volition, lights flicker on and off, and the guys (especially Knight) hear strange noises and catch brief glimpses of movement.
* {{Hell}}: Beginning in episode 4 (aptly titled “Ephellogue”), the series drops fast and heavy hints that the House is really Hell itself: Knight is subjected to continuous torture, both psychological (isolation, mind screws, impossible geometries) and physical (he’s stalked and killed by monsters on a nightly basis -- and even kills ''himself'' on several occasions -- only to revive instantly); Knight lampshades the implications, and makes reference to the SevenDeadlySins; he's attacked at one point by a demonic-looking, red-skinned being, and a red-clad figure identifying himself as "Satan" even takes possession of his body and punishes him. In the end, it's revealed that the House [[spoiler: isn't simply "Hell", but The Infernous: an Arkn/Dekn prison dimension that serves as an afterlife (of sorts) and inspired the Western religions' concept of Hell. In short, it's both better AND worse.]]

** A second one occurs when Knight is rescued [[spoiler: by Malek. He winds up back in the Infernous some time later (following a multi-episode {{Crossover}} with ''No More Truths'' and ''Michael's Camera'')]].
* ICallItVera: During his confrontation with Knight in the living room in "[10] Accusation", [[spoiler: The Carver]] introduces his WeaponOfChoice: a nasty-looking, hand-held sickle.
--->'''[[spoiler: Carver]]:''' This is the Killer of Kings.

--->'''[[spoiler: Carver]]:''' The blade that started this all.

--->'''[[spoiler: Carver]]:''' Imulsyr.

--->'''[[spoiler: Carver]]:''' The blade of the Mesopotamians. The one that killed Gilgamesh.

--->'''[[spoiler: Carver]]:''' His blood stains this blade like yours will.
* IHaveManyNames: In addition to "Knight", the series' protagonist is also referred to (at various times) as Adam Spirit, Edgar Kharon, Ed, and Mr. Kharon. His ''actual'' name, [[spoiler: Ellpagg]], isn't revealed until the very end of the series.
** Knight's friend calls himself Ed, Christian Spirit, and Edmond Carey, until eventually revealing his real name to be [[spoiler: Hash'bor'kanibal]]. (His most popular nickname, [[spoiler: The Carver]], doesn't show up until much later in the series.)

** Mirror Knight/[[spoiler: Evil Ellpagg]] attacking in "[4] Ephellogue". It's very sudden and ''very'' fast (so fast, in fact, that you'll have to slow down the video to the lowest speed to even get a ''hint'' of what's happening), and arguably one of the most horrifying visuals in the series. [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking And the entire scene is set to strobe lights.]]
** In "[5] Bullet", Mrs. Lights begins flickering the lights on and off in the House's foyer. [[spoiler: Cue the red-skinned, screeching demon monster.]]

-->'''Mirror Knight/[[spoiler: Ellpagg]]''': It seems you're having fun, aren't you? What's the matter – ''afraid of yourself?''

** "The Knight" ends with one of Knight's friends seemingly attacking him with a knife — and Knight shooting ''both'' of his friends [[spoiler: in a possession-induced fit of rage]]. The following episode, "Plague", opens with Knight alone in a car, driving home -- to the very house he and his friends were just trapped in. He eats dinner in the now brightly-lit kitchen...before asking a woman he addresses as "Mom" what's for supper. "Mom" makes eye contact with him briefly, and vanishes without a word. When Knight picks up his camera next, he's back in the darkened living room and crying out of fear, guilt, and loneliness. [[FromBadToWorse And then the strangeness with Lights and the monsters begins. And the time jumps.]]

*** Then there's the discussion regarding their real names: Knight not only is unable to recognize his own name ("Adam Spirit"), but suddenly insists that his "real" name is "Ed Kharon". His friend gives his own full name as Edmond Carey...before (moments later) claiming that his name is Christian Spirit (despite the fact that he and his friend aren't related.) [[spoiler: These events -- as well as those mentioned above -- are ultimately revealed to be the Infernous (and the Carver's) way of increasing Knight's suffering by capitalizing on his fear, confusion and disorientation (as well as his desire to escape).]]

* NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast: [[spoiler: The Carver]] likes to THINK he qualifies for this...
** Played straight in his later appearances in the Mythos, after he's revealed to be [[spoiler: an avatar and LivingBodysuit for [[GodOfEvil Deebo]]]].

* NothingIsScarier: This series frequently relies on this, often with VERY effective results.

* OffscreenTeleportation: [[spoiler: The Carver]] likes to do this sometimes.
* PersonalHorror: The [[spoiler: Infernous]] is set up to expose one to what they're most afraid of. [[spoiler: The Carver's biggest fear is, apparently, getting overthrown (by an evil, red-eyed version of Knight, no less).]]
* ProtagonistJourneyToVillain: The series serves as one for [[spoiler: Knight/Ellpagg]] (hence the title of the series: his experiences mark his ''shift'' from hero to villain).
* PsychologicalHorror: Happens a little bit later on, like [[spoiler: when they think they've gotten out.]]

* RedEyesTakeWarning: When [[spoiler: The Carver]] falls under the sway of the House, he's attacked by a vision an evil, red-eyed version of Knight.
* TheReveal: Knight is [[spoiler: the [[WebOriginal/TheArknMythos Arkn]] Prince Ellpagg. The House is his personal "cell" in the Infernous, the Arkn version of {{Hell}}, where he was sent by the Arkn high council as part of a scheme to gain traction in their War against the Dekn. His friend, Ed/Christian, is actually the Carver, the Dekn Lord of Pain and Torment who rules the Infernous]].
* {{Satan}}: He seemingly shows up in "[7] Trivial" to punish Knight after his first genuine escape attempt, possessing his body and forcing him to [[spoiler: saw off his right arm with a plastic fairy wand]]. The end credits identify him as "Jacques Satan".[[note]](He's later revealed to be the Dekn Persophelus Redgrave, who often takes charge of running the Infernous and torturing prisoners in the Carver's absence).[[/note]]
* SinisterShades: [[spoiler: The Carver]] sports them on several occasions.
* StockholmSyndrome: Knight develops this with [[spoiler: The Carver]]. It becomes especially strong after [[spoiler: The Carver is sent back to the Infernous and becomes a prisoner ''himself'']].
* TakeAThirdOption: At the end of the series, Knight [[spoiler: defects from both the Arkn and Dekn and forms a neutral party independent of the War.]]
* TimeAbyss: [[spoiler: Knight is imprisoned in the House -- later revealed to be the Infernous -- for at least sixteen eternities. [[WordOfGod According to [=DeathlyLogic=]]], an "eternity" is the length of time between the Big Bang and the heat death of the universe. [[AndIMustScream Yeah]].]]
** It's later mentioned in ''Solar's Crimson'' that [[spoiler: the exact amount of time Ellpagg spent in the Infernous is incalculable: while the time span itself may have been measured by the [=Cloud9=] feed, The Carver has the ability to dilate one's perception of time to prolong your suffering ''as long as he wants''.]]
* ToThePain: [[spoiler: The Carver]] relishes describing what he could do to Knight in great detail.
* UnexpectedlyAbandoned: The house Knight and his friends come across.
* WhatHappenedToTheMouse: The third, unnamed member of the group makes a few brief appearances in Episode 1; he vanishes after that episode, and (aside from a mention in Episode 3) is never seen or spoken of again.
** WordOfGod states that he was [[spoiler: a Dekn sent to help The Carver escort Knight to his place in the Infernous. (Later statements from Knight in ''Michael's Camera'' heavily imply that it was Persophelus Redgrave, likely using a different appearance or vessel).]]

The series can be watched [[https://www.youtube.com/user/ROT13VAGURQENTBAFQRA here.]] In the spring of 2016, it was announced that there would be a follow-up series called ''The Knight Shift: End Times'' (a sequel designed to wrap up not just the story of Knight, but the Arknthology as a whole). A [[https://youtu.be/pZtqT2A55kA teaser trailer]] was posted on March 4, 2017; the first episode, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7VaYNcyZtw "[11] The Fib"]], debuted on the same channel on March 8. Unfortunately, the series was then cancelled (though the Arknthology still received come closure as per the release of WebOriginal/ArknLegacy).

* BreakingTheFourthWall: In-universe, the YouTube videos showing the ordeal of Knight and co. are the live feed of [=Cloud9=]: a special broadcast showcasing the torments of those in [[spoiler: the Infernous]]. The YouTube audience takes on the role of the viewing "public" [[note]]i.e. Arkn and Dekn[[/note]]; episodes are interspersed with trailers for upcoming plot arcs, the end of each major arc features end credits and title cards setting up the next installment, and the ending features an epilogue detailing Knight's exploits [[spoiler: after his escape]].