Ustād Addin, an orphan with a knack for information technology, invents a time machine that transports Haji Husin and Zidan on journeys through the past and future.

On the other hand, others expressed boredom with the Para Pencari Tuhan series, which had become monotonous after the resignation of key actors such as Trio Bajaj, Agus Kuncoro, and Zaskia Adya Mecca.

[9] Unable to resolve these casting issues, Mizwar opted to produce Lorong Waktu as an animated series instead, as an alternative to satisfy the audience's desire.

[10] Deddy Mizwar stated that the storyline of Lorong Waktu is based on the Quranic Surah Al-Asr, which emphasizes the concept of time.

According to Mizwar, the essence of the Lorong Waktu story revolves around the idea that all humans are in a state of loss, except those who consistently perform good deeds, encourage truth, and demonstrate patience.

[11] While not groundbreaking, some individuals perceive Lorong Waktu to draw inspiration from well-known works like H. G. Wells' The Time Machine and Steven Spielberg's Back to the Future franchise.