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Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Income Tax Examination [Line Items] |  |
Operating loss carryforwards | $ 130,900 |
Valuation allowance | 21,530 | $ 0
Reversal of the valuation allowance, expected to benefit additional paid in capital | 2,400 |
U.S. |  |
Income Tax Examination [Line Items] |  |
Operating loss carryforwards | 71,100 |
U.S. | Research and development credit carryforwards |  |
Income Tax Examination [Line Items] |  |
Tax credit carryforwards | 700 |
State and Local Jurisdiction |  |
Income Tax Examination [Line Items] |  |
Operating loss carryforwards | 59,800 |
State and Local Jurisdiction | Research and development credit carryforwards |  |
Income Tax Examination [Line Items] |  |
Tax credit carryforwards | $ 500 |

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