By easy-going, I assume you mean low-maintenance?
You need some light for part of the day for most plants. Popularity has nothing to do with it.
The toughest houseplants are boring;
The Mike Tyson of houseplants is the aspidistra aka iron plant.
“Aspidistra elatior (“cast-iron plant”) is a popular foliage plant, grown as a landscape plant in shaded spots in areas with mild winters, or as a houseplant elsewhere. They are grown for their ability to survive neglect and very shady conditions, indoors and out.
Here are a few others: Source. Care and maintenance of the plants I listed below are on this list.
Chinese evergreen
Arrowhead vine
Zeezee plant
Pothos
Philodendrom