The phrase "usual tropes" refers to commonly used themes, ideas, or stereotypes that are repetitively seen or assumed within a particular context, such as literature, movies, or storytelling. Full definition
Alas, with REVOLVER he has used all his considerable bag of tricks hoping to stretch his genre into something profound, using his by - now usual tropes without being able to add substance to the considerable style he still commands. (killermoviereviews.com)
Most of the first minister's statement consisted of the usual tropes about «rebalancing» the Scottish economy, strengthening democracy, achieving social justice, and so on. (politics.co.uk)
Our intrepid hero, also a she, an older Asian woman to boot (something one NEVER sees on TV) on a worldwide hunt / chase for this evil Bond using only her wits and no weapons, special gadgets, or any of the usual tropes one sees in these sorts of (metacritic.com)