 As a character , Perry has been well received by both fans and critics . As Cynthia <unk> of Variety magazine wrote , " Perry the platypus is a breakout star from the Disney Channel <unk> ' Phineas and Ferb . ' " The New York Times writer Susan Stewart called him " intrepid . " Jean <unk> , a press member for Disney Channel , said that Perry is " <unk> " and " makes James Bond look like a rank amateur . " Aaron H. <unk> of <unk> <unk> opined that he is " <unk> confident . " <unk> H. of Scholastic , Inc. declared Perry " pretty <unk> awesome . " Josh Jackson , editor of Paste , described Perry and Doofenshmirtz 's relationship as " pitch @-@ perfect . " 
