I have been looking forward to this series for many months and I am not disappointed. While the episode felt slow at times, as the entire series did, it successfully created a dark, noir atmosphere and tone, feeling very similar to the Alias comic series. This pilot was the best piece of psychological thriller I have seen in a long time, picking up more as the episode went on with a good representation of PTSD.
The love triangle sub plot fails to hold me and I failed to care about any characters but Jessica in the pilot, but the series needs breathing room so that can be forgiven. Krysten Ritter gives us an excellent portrayal of Jessica Jones with her delivery of the dry wit and sarcasm. One scene I did like was Jessica viewing the apartments across the street through binoculars, which was a clear homage to 'Rear Window', my favourite Hitchcock film.
I highly recommend you give the series a try; I'd be surprised if the pilot doesn't hook you. Especially the last couple of minutes.