I love Strength and Length, although it wasn't easier than the other HoCo's at all!
I've only done it once, but it was just as intense to me. She does a series of horizontal moves and then takes a minute to stretch the muscle just worked. The stretches are sparing, though. I'd say she spends more time working than stretching. I belong to her club so I get all the Hardcore and 101 dvds, including the year 2 ones now. There have only been a couple that I didn't click with so far. I recall (I think) April Hardcore Year 1 was one I didn't like. Otherwise, I've pretty much loved most of what I have tried. July, January and October Hardcores were probably my favorites from Year 1. I loved March 101 and October 101 from Year 1. I think I love Year 2 even more than Year 1.
I have so many HoCo's I haven't quite gotten to all of the workouts yet! lol I've only done most of them once except the Volumes and Bootcamp. So many awesome workouts, so little time!!