banal (adjective)

1. The storyline of the movie was banal, following the predictable romance between two lead characters.

2. The comedian's routine was filled with banal jokes that did not elicit much laughter from the audience.

3. The designer's collection was banal, consisting of basic and unoriginal designs that lacked creativity.

4. The myth of a banal hero saving the world from evil with magical powers has been told numerous times in different cultures.