There were more similarities with the Depp/DS film than I was anticipating. But as for the show itself, I enjoyed it, and I'll be tuning back to see how the mythology unfolds.
Also, the show did well in its first airing:
Ratings: Sleepy Hollow Opens StrongThough what it needs to do is to hold on to a lot those numbers. Things will most probably slip next week because the ratings for new show almost universally slip for their second eps - but if it doesn't slip too much, the show may turn out to be a hit. And if the current results in TV Guide's poll for the show is any indication, it may indeed hold on to a lot of those numbers because 87% of viewers in the poll voted that they liked the show.