potboiler

名词 potboiler:

1. a literary composition of poor quality that was written quickly to make money (to boil the pot)

pot.boil.er

n.（名词）
A literary or artistic work of poor quality, produced quickly for profit.
粗制文艺作品：为金钱而匆促写成的劣质文学作品或艺术作品

来源：
From the phrase boil the pot [to provide one`s livelihood]
源自片语 boil the pot [维持生计]